Advanced Eye Care |
We know your vision is important to you – and it’s important to us. When you come for your appointment, we make sure to schedule ample time for your appointment so you will never feel rushed. Our office provides complete eye care for both adults and children. Our comprehensive eye examinations will check your eyes inside and out for any potential eye disorders or diseases. Your visual skills and abilities are carefully evaluated and appropriate treatment is prescribed, whether it’s medication, lenses, or vision therapy. We are prepared to handle whatever your eyecare needs are, and will treat them with the latest in diagnostic equipment and are committed to keeping up with eye care technology.
Our professionals can help fit you into a pair of lenses that is just right for you. We are experts in fitting contact lenses and can handle the most specialized needs. Whether rigid or soft lenses, we are experienced in handling the most difficult of prescriptions. If you have allergies, then you know allergies can be particularly annoying to contact lens wearers. In the past many people had to quit wearing their lenses during the allergy season. However, new lens materials and allergy medications have made it possible for these people to eliminate the burning itchy eyes associated with allergies. Prescription medications such as Patanol and Alocril are amazingly effective and safe even in children as young as three. Let us know when you come in for your appointment if you have special allergy needs and we will be happy to help you.
Our practice is equipped to produce lenses at our on-site lab! Bifocal, Progressive and Transition lenses are available in a wide variety of powers. Same day service is available upon request.
Frames
- Fendi - Dolce & Gabbana - Prada - Coach - Versace - Oakley - Christian Dior - Burberry - Ed Hardy
- Gucci
Lens Features
- Thin, Lightweight Lenses - Safety Lenses - Polycarbonate Lenses - Progressive Lenses - Computer Lenses - Sports Lenses - Transition Lenses - Special Tints - Anti-Reflective Coatings - Ultra-Violet Protection
Most people with vision correction issues are wanting to know more about LASIK and whether it is right for them. Here is a brief description of the procedure; A flap is surgically cut in the cornea and gently folded back. An Excimer Laser is used to reshape the cornea into a flatter shape (this is much like a contact lens corrects vision by forming a new shape on the cornea). The flap is then put back in place, acting like a natural bandage. The healing process is quick and the discomfort level is quite low. People will often say that they did not feel anything, and could see well the very first day. Most people have improved vision in 24-48 hours. but it must be noted that each person will heal at a different rate. Vision, although greatly improved immediately after surgery, often continues to improve for some weeks, even months. LASIK is not for everyone. People's eyes are different so even though you may have had a friend who has had LASIK, it may not be the best course of treatment for you. If you are interested in laser vision correction, we will be happy to guide you in picking the right surgeon, procedure and laser appropriate for you. After the procedure, we take great care to monitor your eyes and adjust your medication for the best possible results.
Our office provides many of the surgical services such as Cataract surgery, Laser surgery, Refractive surgery and Strabismic surgery. We offer this in conjunction with the hospital and local eye surgeons. Additionally, we have working arrangements established with other specialized eye care doctors to manage such things are retinal detachments, retinal tears and hemmorhages.
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at 760-352-3505 during office hours. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. State of the art electron microscopes allow us to examine the front surface of the eye and facial areas around the eye for infection or injury. After assessing the extent of the injury or infection a treatment plan will be formulated and explained to you. Treatment may include medications and supportive care. Follow-up visits to monitor your recovery will be scheduled as needed.
Glaucoma: Glaucoma gradually destroys the optic nerve tissue in the back of the eye. The greatest danger of glaucoma stems from the fact that the disease is painless and without obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred. The most common cause is from pressure being too high inside the eye, but vascular disease and other diseases can also cause glaucoma. We always monitor for glaucoma during routine eye examinations. Tests include checking the pressure of the eye, screening for peripheral vision defects and analyzing the appearance of the optic nerve. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, we typically prescribe medications that lower the eye pressure. Most forms of glaucoma are successfully treated with eye drops. Laser treatments and eye surgery are secondary treatments that offer alternative ways to treat more advanced glaucoma. Diabetes: Diabetic patients should have a dilated retinal examination each year. Laser treatments have proven to slow the progression of retinal eye disease for many patients. Diabetes often stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the back of the eye, which ultimately leak and damage the retina. If this condition is discovered early, laser treatment can destroy these vessels. We have the latest instruments used to detect changes in the back of the eye. If we discover advancing diabetic eye disease that can be treated or needs further evaluation, we will refer you for consultation and further testing to a board certified retinal specialist.
LOW VISION SERVICES People who have lost eyesight due to injuries or eye disease need special types of products to help them function as independently as possible. We offer a full range of these products through our office. Our paraoptometric staff is trained to demonstrate the use of some of these devices. They range all the way from a simple hand magnifier to a closed circuit TV system. In addition, we can direct those who have low vision problems to products that will help them carry on the day-to-day tasks that they need to perform. In some cases we can set up a program for the low vision patient with the National Library of Congress to receive "books on tapes", which is a service for the blind. Seeing clearly is not enough. For many people, reading and hand-eye coordination tasks can be very difficult. The act of sight not only includes ones eyes, but it also includes the neurological activity that processes the visual information. Throwing a ball or skiing down a hill, is a learned activity; to do either well takes practice. Those who do it best are those who started learning at the earliest age. Sight plays an important role in the learning of these activities. Sight is the steering mechanism; it is the main activity that provides feedback regarding what really is happening. We provide Vision Therapy to help individuals learn how to process visual information and develop better hand-eye coordination skills. Computers have made our lives easier, but unfortunately computers can also cause a lot of vision-related problems if they are used incorrectly. Most people experience the following symptoms when doing a lot of computer work: - headaches - eye strain - blurred vision - watery eyes - excessive blinking - squinting If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should be evaluated by a Doctor of Optometry to rule out a need for prescription lenses. The next step is to evaluate your workstation. - Your work surface should be 26 inches from the floor (not 29 inches like most desks and table tops) - Your monitor should be about 24 inches from your eyes - The top of the monitor should tilt away from you 10-20 degrees and should be slightly below eye level - The center of the monitor should be 4-9 inches below eye level The above suggestions take advantage of the fact that human eyes are most efficient at focusing at a distance rather than close up. The eyes are in a more relaxed muscle position when looking slightly downward rather than straight ahead. This also allows the top lids to cover more of the eye surface, which decreases moisture loss. Placing document holders close to or on the side of your screen decreases the amount of focus readjustment the eyes must do, therefore reducing eye strain. Looking away in the distance (out a window or at least 20 feet away) every 30 minutes for at least 30 seconds also allows the eyes to relax momentarily. Glare is another common cause of eye fatigue symptoms. If you purchase an anti-glare screen make sure it has a seal of approval from the American Optometric Association. Another common dilemma is presbyopia. Presbyopia is a natural part of aging that makes the lens of our eyes harden, limiting our eyes ability to focus up close. This usually starts in the early 40's. Bifocals or reading glasses are usually prescribed for this condition. Bifocals are not ideal for computer users, however. Bifocals require wearers to tilt back their head to use the near portion of the lenses. In addition, bifocals are usually set for reading at about 16 inches, much closer than the recommended 24 inches away for computer users. Progressive Addition Lenses (PAL) were made to solve the problem of near, far and intermediate distance problems without the added hassle of lines on the lenses. Although trifocals can also be used with the computer since they have an intermediate viewing power, the demarcation lines on the lenses are distracting to many people. Because the PAL lens does not have any lines, it is the lens of choice for computer users. The technology has greatly improved over the last few years, decreasing the amount of adaptation problems associated with these lenses in the past. I hope this information is helpful in decreasing the workload on your eyes. If your workstation cannot be adjusted to the optimum conditions, please contact our office for alternative methods of vision correction.
We are proud to announce the addition of Optomap retinal screening technology at our office. We are concerned about retinal problems including macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal holes or detachments and systemic diseases such as diabetes, stroke and high blood pressure. These conditions can lead to serious health problems including partial loss of vision or blindness, and often develop without warning and may progress with no symptoms. Optomap is fast, easy and comfortable. Optomap does not require dilating drops (in most cases), which result in blurred vision and sensitivity to light. |
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Dry Eyes: Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Dry eyes can be diagnosed by using dyes to observe tear patterns, evaluation of the amount of tears on the front of the eye and from review of your symptoms. Treatment may include artificial tears; eye drops for treating allergies; and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals.
Cataracts: The natural lens in the eye gradually becomes less clear as we get older. When opacities develop in the lens and the lens gets too hazy, vision will be impaired. Our office can diagnose and manage cataract care. When the cataract affects the vision to the extent that you cannot read or see distant objects comfortably, we will recommend cataract surgery. Our office co-manages with cataract specialists that are proven experts in cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can provide you with a bright new world of vision. 
