At our clinic the health of
your eyes is our first priority!
You may have an
underlying condition that could effect your vision, such as diabetes,
high blood pressure or a neurologic disorder. Without a thorough eye
exam these conditions could be missed. We are dedicated to
providing you with high-quality comprehensive eye care.
We will
take the time to educate you on your exam procedures and findings, so
that you can make informed choices concerning your eye health and
overall care. We partner with like-minded surgeons and health care
facilities to ensure you get the best possible care.
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Our
eye care services include:
• Child and Adult Eye Examinations
• Management of Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and
Visual System
• Low Vision
Services for the Partially Sighted
• Specialty Contact Lens Services
for Eyes of All Health
• Surgical Consultation and Co-Management
(Lasik, Glaucoma, and Cataracts)
• Computer Strain and Related Vision
Problems
• Emergency and Urgent Eye Care |
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Depending on your age, health and occupation,
it is recommend that a comprehensive eye
examination every 1-2 years. |
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| A comprehensive eye exam includes an
evaluation of the visual system of the eye health and can detect systemic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure,
elevated cholesterol and neurologic disorders. If vision
correction is needed, you can be confident that we will help you
make the right choice and offer the appropriate services, such as necessary medical treatment or vision correction
with contact lenses or glasses. |
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Low
Vision For The Partially Sighted
What is low vision?
"Low vision" describes significant visual impairment that
can't be corrected fully with glasses, contact lenses, medication or eye
surgery. It includes:
Loss of best-corrected visual acuity(BVCA)
to worse than 20/70 in the better eye or significant visual field loss,
such as Tunnel Vision (lack of vision in the periphery) and blind spots.
Legal blindness, In North America is defined as: 20/200 or less
central visual acuity in the better eye with best possible correction,
or a visual field of 20º or less. |
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Eye diseases
are a common cause of low vision:
• Hazy, blurry vision can
result from Cataracts.
• Blurred or partially obscured central vision
is typical of Macular Degeneration.
• Diabetic Retinopathy causes
blind spots, blurriness and visual distortions.
• Poor peripheral
vision is a hallmark of Glaucoma.
• Retinitis Pigmentosa reduces
peripheral vision and the ability to see in the dark.
• Light
sensitivity and loss of contrast are other symptoms of these and other
diseases.
• Heredity and Eye Injuries can also result in Low
Vision |
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What To Do About Low Vision:
If you have a
vision impairment that interferes with your ability to perform everyday
activities and enjoy life, your first step is to see one of our eye care
professionals for a complete eye exam. Poor vision that cannot be
corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses could be the first sign of a
serious eye disease such as Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma
or Retinitis Pigmentosa. Or it could mean you are developing a Cataract
that needs removal. Whatever the case, it's wise to take action before
further vision loss occurs. If we finds that you have vision
loss that cannot be corrected adequately with standard eye wear, medical
treatment or surgery, we will help you take the next steps toward coping
with your new situation.
We completed a post-doctoral
specialty in low vision. We focus our attention to thoroughly evaluate
the degree and type of vision loss you have, prescribe appropriate low
vision aids such as lighted handheld magnifiers, digital desktop
magnifiers and bioptic telescopes, and help you learn how to use them.
Newer options include handheld digital magnifiers for shopping or eating
out, as well as software that simplifies computer use with magnification
and text-to-speech features.
We can also recommend non-optical
adaptive devices, such as large-face printed material, audio recordings,
special light fixtures and signature guides for signing checks and
documents. Special eye wear with tinted UV filters can help with light
sensitivity and heighten contrast.
Contact Lenses
At
The Eye Doctors we
take contact lens fitting, lens care and follow-up care seriously. We
are knowledgeable with the latest trends and developments in
contact lens technology. We have extensive education and experience fitting some of
the most difficult eyes, including patients with Keratoconus, poor
surgical outcomes, and large amounts of astigmatism. We will work with
you to find the optimal contact lens fit to suit your visual and
lifestyle needs. |
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We offer all types of contact lenses,
including:
• Daily
Disposables
• Bi-weekly and Monthly
Disposables
• Multifocal - Bifocal Contact Lenses for Presbyopia
• Toric
Contact Lenses to Treat Astigmatism
• Scleral Contact Lenses
• Custom Soft & Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
• Colored Contact Lenses |
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Emergency Situations
We are available, should an
emergency or urgent situation arise. Simply call our office and our team
will assess your situation. If for whatever reason you cannot reach
us, please
go to the nearest emergency room. |
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