- ArthritisThere are many reasons that you may not produce an adequate quantity of tears. If you have Sjorgren’s Syndrome, or diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus Erythematosis, this may decrease the quantity of tears that you produce. Patients with Sjorgren’s Syndrome may experience dry eyes as well as a dry mouth and arthritis.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a collective term used to describe a broad range of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve and cause loss of vision. Many patients believe the disease is simply due to high pressure within the eye. While high Intraocular Pressure (IOP) is the most common cause, it is not the only cause. Regardless, the various types of this disease share a common factor. That is, if not diagnosed early, treated properly, and controlled, it will result in permanent vision loss.
- Macular DegenerationFirst, a thorough history of your general health, previous eye conditions, or any problems concerning your eyes will be assessed. This will be important information to provide the doctors during the screening process. If you have any chronic health problems such as diabetes, heart disease or hypertension, it is important that you relay this information. Please tell the doctor about any medications you are taking, including over the counter medications or eye drops. Next, we will review your family history. Please tell us about any health problems that run in your family. In addition, please tell us about any eye problems that family members may have experienced such as glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration as these tend to run in families.
- Laser Eye SurgeryDuring the past three decades, Laser Eye Surgery has become a useful and important tool for many types of eye problems. Patients and eye doctors alike have witnessed significant changes in this field. These changes are a result of advances in technology, evolution of better surgery procedures, and the creation of new vision treatments that preserve and enhance vision.
- CataractsYou will then sit behind the Slit Lamp Biomicroscope instrument. This instrument provides the doctors with both high magnification, and special illumination. Using this instrument, it is possible to examine the condition of your eyelids, eye lashes, eyelid margins, and tear film. The Slit Lamp will also carefully examine the white of your eye, as well as the Cornea. By focusing the Slit Lamp through the pupil, your doctor will be able to examine the health of the Crystalline Lens, which is where cataracts form.
- Cataract SurgeryCataract surgery and lens implant surgery is safe, effective, as well as of the most successful surgical procedures performed in the United States today.
- Eye ExamA general eye exam will include the complete testing of your vision in order to be certain you are seeing as clearly as you should. It will also include a comprehensive medical evaluation of the health of your eyes.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic Retinopathy is a common eye disease that affects a large number of patients with Diabetes Mellitus. With early detection and treatment, vision loss from this condition can be prevented. The Eye Center provides comprehensive diagnostic testing and treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy.
- BotoxOur cosmetic facial procedures allow our physicians to combine beauty and medicine so you can achieve a more refined appearance.
- Plastic SurgeryDetermining which facial cosmetic procedures can help you turn back the hands of time depends on your wrinkles. Our doctors provide a thorough cosmetic consultation to determine whether you are a candidate for our non-surgical cosmetic procedures. These procedures include, Botox® Cosmetic Injections, Juvederm dermal filler injections, or cosmetic eyelid plastic surgery. Our doctors are happy to go over all of our cosmetic facial procedures in depth to determine a plan so you can look your best.