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Quality Services | |
Examinations | |
Examinations are provided by the doctor and the paraoptometric assistants. The examination will vary from patient to patient depending on the health of the individual and his or her visual needs. Typically it may include:Measurement of Visual Acuity Pupil Dilation (to evaluate the back part of the eyes) Intraocular Pressure (Glaucoma) Blood Pressure Visual Field Test Analysis Diagnosis Prescription (lenses or medicine) Prognosis |
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Optical Frames Dispensary | |
Our optical laboratory has the latest equipment to not only fabricate your glasses, but to maintain and repair them should they become broken or damaged. We are able to tint, coat, harden and edge spectacle lenses. We can provide you with any frame or lens design available. Our highly-qualified optician and staff are able to adjust and fit your glasses for extended comfort and vision.
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Contact Lenses | |
We prescribe and evaluate all major brands of soft and rigid contact lenses. Additionally, we prescribe custom designed contact lenses for specific needs as well as special eye problems. Specialized fitting may include Monovision Bifocal contact lenses, astigmatism contacts, Ortho K and Keratoconus. We have experience in modifying and polishing contacts. Our staff is able to answer many of your questions and is available for ongoing contact lens instruction and training.
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The Dry Eye Tear Test | |
The Dry Eye Tear Test measures the quality of your tear film by measuring the lactoferrin and lgE levels in your eye. Lactoferrin is an important protein in the eye and has been proven in clinical studies to be an indicator of both dry eye and overall ocular health. lgE is a byproduct of allergic reactions in the eye and will help your doctor determine if your dry eye is caused by allergies. Tear chemistry is the most accurate and advanced method to determine the exact disease state of patients with Dry Eye.Is the test right for me? If you experience symptoms associated with Dry Eye, you may be a candidate for the test. If left untreated, Dry Eye symptoms can often continue to intensify. If you are unsure about your dry eye symptoms, ask your physician or eye care specialist if the test is right for you. Common dry eye symptoms include:
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Testing Tears Before and After LASIK | |
Measuring the lactoferrin and lgE levels in your eyes prior to LASIK surgery is a valuable tool for your doctor. Laser surgery is performed on the cornea of your eye. The cornea receives a majority of its nutrition from your tear film. Thus, how well the cornea heals after surgery is dependent on the overall health of your tear film.It is important to have both lactoferrin and lgE levels measured prior to surgery. This will ensure that your tear film is as healthy as possible prior to performing surgery. If your tests are positive for either dry eye or allergy, your doctor can prescribe a course of therapy prior to surgery to alleviate your dry eye symptoms and/or allergy. By improving the dry eye or allergic conditions prior to surgery, we improve the healing conditions within the eye and reduce the chance of post surgical complications. If your exam shows that your tear film is reduced, your doctor may recommend punctal plugs as a method for enhancing your tear film. Punctal plugs are a way of plugging the tear drainage system so that your own natural tears stay on your cornea longer. Punctal plugs can increase the tear film quantity and have been clinically proven to elevate lactoferrin levels in the eye. Ask your doctor about performing a tear chemistry analysis prior to your LASIK surgery. |
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What Causes Dry Eye? | |
Some of the underlying causes of Dry Eye can include the following:Environmental Factors Smoke, air pollution and/or sunny, windy, cold or dry air conditions. Contact Lenses Contact lens wear can promote the detrimental effect of increased tear evaporation resulting in general discomfort, infectin, and/or increased protein deposits. Age Tear production usually decreases with age and research has shown more than half of individuals over age 65 suffer from mild to moderate dry eye. Medications and Conditions There are several conditions--Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren's Disease and Menopause-- and medications which can lower your ability to produce tears. Hormone Changes Changes in hormone levels associated with pregnancy, oral contraceptives and menopause can contribute to dry eye. |
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