Vision Care Services

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Children & Healthy Eye Examinations

The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that all children should receive their first complete comprehensive eye exam by the age of 6 months or sooner if symptoms are noticed.  This is especially important because 80% of what your child learns is through their vision and 80% of all ultraviolet (UV) damage happens before your child's 18th birthday! Our caring staff makes your child's visit an Attitude Optometry experience! We utilize special kid-friendly instruments to compile the data on his or her visual health, binocular function and eye coordination.  All of which is the basis for learning. We only recommend and prescribe glasses when they are truly necessary. We recommend and dispense only high-quality lenses and frames with kid-tough guarantees. Also, we fit children and teens with contact lenses and teach them how to handle and wear them safely.

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Comprehensive Eye Examinations

Many people skip having an annual eye exam because they don't know what to expect. During the exam there are two components:

1. Determining the prescription for your eyes
2. Evaluating the health of the eyes

Our comprehensive eye examinations evaluate your eyes, both inside and out,  for any potential disorders or diseases. Your visual skills and abilities are carefully evaluated and appropriate treatment is prescribed - whether it's medication, lenses or low vision rehabilitation. All of our doctors have extensive residency training and are prepared to handle whatever your eye care needs may be. Technology is rapidly changing the eye care industry. We utilize the latest in diagnostic equipment and are committed to keeping up with whatever advances will come next.

During the exam, the following are assessed:

Visual activity, eye muscle coordination, peripheral vision or side vision, pupils, a prescription for glasses and or contacts, and eye health.  During the eye health check, we will check for any signs of potential eye conditions, such as dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases. A dilated eye exam is often performed to check the entire inside of the eye, which cannot be seen otherwise.  During a dilated eye exam, eye drops are put in the eye, which enlarges the pupil.  This allows us to thoroughly check the inside of the eye.

Who should have a dilated eye exam?

Everyone should have a yearly dilated eye exam, especially those who have never had an eye exam, those who have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high myopia, floaters, flashes or lights, and those with a family history of eye conditions, to name a few.

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Eye Diseases; Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetes

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 cataracts 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.

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 leaks 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.

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Eye Infections, Eye Injuries, Dry Eyes

Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at (818) 763-6666 during office hours. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. State of the art 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.

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Laser Vision Correction – Lasik Evaluation

Tired of wearing glasses and contacts? We work closely with highly experienced and skilled laser surgeons to determine if you are a good candidate for laser vision correction. Our surgeons have performed over thousands of procedures and take great care to ensure a successful outcome. If you are interested in LASIK, we are happy to help you decide whether it is right for you. Everyone is talking about LASIK. Here is a brief description of the procedure. A flap is cut in the cornea and then the flap is gently folded back. An Excimer   Laser is used to reshape the cornea, much like a contact lens forms a new shape on the cornea, only the laser is permanent. The flap is then put back in place, acting like a natural bandage.