General Practitioners

• Primary Care
  We take many other insurance plans. All insurances are subject to change. Please call our office and provide your insurance information to verify if you need to obtain authorization or referral from your primary care provider.
• Emergency Care

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  When the eye is unable to drain fluid properly or overproducing fluid and pressure builds up, it’s called glaucoma. There are several different types but…
• Ophthalmology
  Welcome to our patient information section on the website. This part of our ophthalmology website deals with getting access to information that will make your visit and experience at Eye Associates of Tucson easier. Please feel free to review the drop down menu and look at each page in this section individually or click on the links below.
• Macular Degeneration
  Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the United States. It is a progressive disease that affects the macula, the center part of the retina (the back of the eye).
• Laser Eye Surgery
  If you want better vision or an updated appearance, the team at Eye Associates of Tucson doesn’t want cost to stand in your way. Some vision improvement procedures (such as LASIK) and cosmetic treatments are not covered by insurance if they are considered elective procedures. However, we have several recommendations to help make your best vision an attainable goal for your budget...
• Cataracts
  A cataract evaluation at Eye Associates of Tucson involves several pain-free tests to determine your eye health. These cataract tests in Tucson are very important to identify the presence, severity and position of any cataracts that may be affecting your vision.
• Cataract Surgery
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first and only trifocal lens in the U.S. The Alcon AcrySof® IQ PanOptix® Trifocal intraocular lens (IOL) is now a replacement lens option for cataract surgery patients. Eye Associates of Tucson is proud to offer this lens for our patients.
• Eye Exam
  If you are suffering from dry eye in Tucson, contact us today to schedule an eye exam and find out if punctal plugs might provide relief.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics are especially prone to eye disease. Diabetic retinopathy is a common form of diabetic eye disease that has the potential to cause vision loss and blindness.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Your doctor will use a hand-held blade to create a small corneal incision. A tiny probe will be inserted to gently break up the cloudy lens using ultrasound waves. This same tool is used to remove the lens fragments from the eye. This is called phacoemulsification.

Surgeons

• Reconstructive Surgery
  Dr. Melanie McCarty participated in the Face to Face program where she educated fellow surgeons and operated in Saigon, Vietnam.  She has published a number of peer-reviewed articles in the field of oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  If moderate-to-severe lines have begun to form between your eyebrows, on your forehead or around your eyes, our BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments in Tucson may be right for you. Millions of men and women have turned to BOTOX Cosmetic to achieve a smoother and younger-looking appearance.
• Eyelid Surgery
  Because the incisions are made in the natural creases, scarring is usually minimal. To achieve the most natural-looking results, it is important to have eyelid surgery performed by a board certified eyelid surgery doctor that has extensive training and experience with this delicate procedure. Our Tucson eyelid surgery doctors have a strong track record of successful procedures and can share their experience and results with you.
• Blepharoplasty
  Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a very popular and effective technique used to improve the appearance and function of your eyelids. Just like other areas of your body, your eyelid skin can lose elasticity as you grow older. This can cause sagging of the upper eyelids and bags under the eyes. Not only can this make you look older and tired, drooping eyelids can also interfere with your vision.

Dermatologists

• Skin Cancer
  Basal cell carcinoma: shiny bump that increases in size and can break open and bleed/scab. This is a common form of skin cancer that occurs around the eyes. A biopsy will be recommended.
• Lesions
• Burns

Allergists

• Allergies