- Primary CareThere are over 300 commonly prescribed medications with side effects that may impact cataract progression. Since your primary care physician may not have access to your eye doctor’s medical records, be sure to ask your doctor if your current medications will affect your cataracts. If you must stay on the medication, it’s even more important to avoid sunlight during peak hours and to wear sunglasses.
- Emergency CareOur doctors are available on-call 24 hours a day for your emergency needs. If you experience sudden vision loss, eye trauma, flashes of light, or severe eye pain, please call the office and leave a message for the doctor-on-call. The doctor will call you back within the hour.
- GlaucomaOne of the leading causes of blindness in the world today is glaucoma. Our doctors are board certified in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma. Treatment options vary from simple prescription eye drops to more advanced surgical laser procedures. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, our doctors will recommend the option which is right for you.
- OphthalmologyDean Ellis, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ellis received his medical degree in ophthalmology from the University of North Carolina. Since 1998, he has performed over 80,000 LASIK procedures making him one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the Midwest. This level of experience enables him to customize your LASIK procedure to your unique needs.
- Macular DegenerationSudden or gradual loss of central vision in the adult population is commonly diagnosed as macular degeneration. With many forms, this disease is not easily diagnosed. We will use a combination of digital photography and clinical data to make the proper diagnosis. Once a diagnosis is made, we will work with you to determine the best treatment options and, if needed, specialist referral.
- Laser Eye SurgeryProcedures such as blade-free LASIK and phakic lens implants are now available to correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and even astigmatism.
- CataractsSteroid eye drops are routinely prescribed to treat dry eyes or an arthritic flare-up in the eyes. Unfortunately, they can also speed up the progression of cataracts. Talk to your Optometrist about how you can manage both conditions without inadvertently making your cataracts worse – and hastening the need for surgery.
- Cataract SurgeryIf you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, you may wonder if cataract surgery is right around the corner. Not to worry. There are many preventive steps you can take to slow the progression of cataracts and preserve your vision. That doesn’t mean you won’t eventually need surgery, but you can at least delay the need for quite a while.
- Eye ExamOur optometrists and eye care technicians use state of the art equipment to provide you with the most accurate and thorough eye exam possible. Our comprehensive eye exam includes a detailed refraction, the evaluation of your eye’s ocular motility and balance, and a retinal assessment.
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