- Primary Care**Please be aware that if you have an HMO and referrals are required, you must get your referral from your primary care physician before your appointment.
- Emergency CareSudden changes in your vision or trauma to the eye are common reasons to require emergency care. At Fier Eye Care & Surgery Center we are dedicated to quickly diagnose and treat these situations because timing can sometimes make the difference between blindness and a great visual outcome.
- GlaucomaA patient should demand the very best diagnostic technology but also the best and latest treatment modalities available to deal with glaucoma.
- OphthalmologyFier Eye Care & Surgery Center Stuart location is conveniently located on SE Ocean Blvd just minutes from downtown. There is parking in the back of the building and we’re wheelchair accessible. Our expert staff has years of experience in ophthalmology, optometry, and diseases of the eye. We offer the most comprehensive eye care services to Stuart and the surrounding areas. Come find out the Fier Eye Care & Surgery Center difference!
- Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration, often called AMD or ARMD, is the leading cause of permanent vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 60 and older.
- Laser Eye SurgeryA droopy eyelid can make you unhappy with the way you look, and in some cases even interfere with your vision. Fier Eye Care & Surgery Center has offices in Stuart and Port St. Lucie, FL, and Dr. Palmer is experienced in cosmetic eye surgery that enables you to look your best and see clearly.
- CataractsCataracts should be treated as soon as they are discovered. If they are not treated, they can progress. Over time, they may cloud the lens completely, leading to impaired vision. As they progress, cataracts become more difficult to treat. They may result in complications.
- Cataract SurgeryAt Fier Eye Care & Surgery Center, we are committed to providing high-quality eye care in Treasure Coast. We use state-of-the-art technologies and procedures to provide services such as cataract surgery, medical and cosmetic treatments. The following are some of the frequently asked questions about cataract surgery.
- Eye ExamHaving a comprehensive eye exam is the most important and basic building-block in maintaining your sight. During this examination, the vast majority of patients are found to have a need for corrective lenses. Our doctors specialize in fitting contact lenses for all ranges of vision including replacing the need for bifocal glasses.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in diabetics caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye that converts light rays into electrical impulses to your brain allowing vision.
- BotoxIn addition, Dr. Carrie Palmer is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist with specialty Fellowship Training in Cornea and External Disease. She has a great deal of experience in ocular plastics (surgical reconstruction and plastic procedures) as well as expertise in Botox and Juvederm injections. Dr. Palmer is skilled in LASIK and refractive surgery and will be restarting our abilities to offer these procedures right here in Martin & St. Lucie counties, eliminating the need to travel outside this area.
- Eyelid SurgeryAt Fier Fier Eye Care & Surgery Center, Dr. Palmer performs cosmetic eyelid surgery regularly. She does several procedures and will work with you to select the best option.
- BlepharoplastyBlepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that focuses on the eyelids and the surrounding muscles, fat, and skin. This procedure is used to treat under-eye bags, excess skin, and drooping lower eyelids. Read more
- LesionsShe also has expertise in treating external growths or lesions such as pterygia. When performing corneal/ external disease procedures, Dr. Palmer uses the latest techniques in order to gain the most optimal outcome for the patient.