Optomap® Retinal Imaging
This scanning laser ophthalmoscope is a wellness screening tool that assists us in the evaluation of your retina, and may eliminate the need to have your eyes dilated. With the Optomap@ we can discover any abnormalities or confirm the health of your retina, diagnose any potentially harmful diseases and determine the best course of action.
The Optomap@ Retinal Exam is a simple procedure. In less than one second, with the click of a button, this instrument non-invasively generates a high-resolution, digital, color image. This image becomes a part of your permanent medical record and enables us to enhance the digital image to see more of your retina, measure aspects of your eye and magnify some of the finer details. We can also track changes in your eye over time by comparing each year’s Optomap@. In addition, you take a more active role in your eye care by reviewing the images with your doctor and learning about how to protect your vision.
Comprehensive Eye Exams
We believe that a thorough eye examination is much more than the assessment for a good pair of glasses. Blurry vision can also be due to underlying systemic conditions such as poorly controlled high blood pressure, diabetes, or neurological disorders. We thoroughly evaluate the function and integrity of your eyes, as well as the health of your visual system for potentially sight-threatening conditions. For example, glaucoma and high blood pressure may cause extensive damage to the eye before overt symptoms arise. Glaucoma evaluation, therefore, is an integral part of our comprehensive exams, as well as a thorough retinal evaluation. We utilize a blend of the latest technology, as well as what has been tried and proven over time, to enable us to better assess and predict ocular and visual dysfunction. We take the time to review these findings with you, and make recommendations that best suit your lifestyle and occupational needs.
Treatment of Eye Diseases
Our doctors have been trained and licensed in advanced optometric care to manage and treat most ocular and lid diseases. We also work together with your primary care physician to keep them informed of your ocular health status. Conditions such as LASIK or PRK refractive surgery-related complications, conjunctivitis (pink eye), iritis, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, bumps or lumps of the eyelids, and corneal infections due to contact lens wear are some of the conditions that are managed and treated by our doctors.
Co-Management of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Because we are an independent optometric practice, we have the ability to pick and work with the finest surgeons in the area and can help you make an informed decision in choosing an eye surgeon. We can make recommendations and discuss the surgery options that will best suit you and your lifestyle. Our doctors are knowledgeable about the latest surgical techniques and options. We offer consultations as well as preoperative and postoperative care for cataract and refractive surgeries.
Treatment for Dry Eyes
As simple as “dry eyes” may seem, this condition is a common complaint that ranges in severity from subtle but chronic irritation to the inability to keep the eyes open. Causes of dry eyes may be complicated and multi-faceted, ranging from poor contact lens hygiene, menopause, autoimmune disease associated with rheumatologic disorders, and a host of other factors. Over-the-counter remedies or procedures that are inappropriate and/or expensive if performed without careful evaluation can often exacerbate the symptoms of dry eyes. During your dry eye evaluation, we carefully review these factors and thoroughly assess your eyes and lids for signs of disease that may be causative. Most cases of dry eyes are not curable, but can be successfully managed with proper evaluation, use of appropriate medications and/or procedures.
Contact Lens Fitting
With many years of successful contact lens fitting and problem solving, we offer comprehensive contact lens care and availability as part of our goal to provide clear, comfortable and safe visual alternatives to our patients. Difficult-to-fit conditions such as post-LASIK/PRK, keratoconus, high astigmatism, traumatic corneal injury, post-corneal transplant, aniridia, and multifocals are just some of the specialized contact lens procedures that are within our scope of successful contact lens fitting.
We are all too aware that contact lenses can potentially cause serious harm to our eyes that in some cases result in painful and blinding eye disease. Our contact lens evaluations therefore consist of thoroughly assessing your candidacy to wear contacts, taking measurements on your eyes, and determining the most suitable contact lenses for you. Instructions on insertion, removal, and care for the contact lenses is performed, and in most cases, you may wear the lenses home the day of the fitting. Follow up evaluations are performed to assure proper contact lens performance and how it relates to the health of your eye and vision.
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