General Ophthalmology

We diagnose and correct vision problems including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Our on-site optical services can provide you with the perfect glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision and meet your daily activities needs.

As we age, our eyes naturally change and may develop conditions like presbyopia, cataracts, or age-related macular degeneration. Our eye doctors carefully monitor these changes and provide appropriate treatments to maintain your quality of life and independence.

Sudden onset of flashes or new floaters can sometimes signal serious retinal problems including retinal tears or retinal detachment. We provide prompt evaluation and treatment of these symptoms to determine if urgent care is needed. Symptoms that require immediate attention include:

• Sudden increase in floaters
• Bright flashes of light
• Dark curtain across your vision
• Sudden vision loss
• Shadow or veil in your side vision

Chronic dry eyes can significantly impact your comfort and vision quality throughout your daily activities. This ongoing condition requires long-term management rather than just temporary relief. We offer various treatment options to help manage dry eye symptoms and improve your eye comfort on a daily basis.

Whether caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies, or other factors, eye infections and inflammation need prompt treatment to prevent complications. Our ophthalmologists can quickly diagnose the cause of your eye problem and provide effective treatment. Common symptoms include:

• Eye redness and swelling
• Discharge from the eye
• Eye pain or discomfort
• Light sensitivity
• Itchiness (especially with allergies)
• Burning or stinging sensation

Age-related macular degeneration affects central vision and is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. We provide comprehensive evaluation, monitoring, and treatment options including injections and lifestyle recommendations to help slow the progression of this condition.

Diabetes can damage blood vessels in the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy and potential vision loss. Regular eye exams are essential for diabetic patients to catch and treat this condition early before it causes permanent damage to your sight.

Most adults should have comprehensive eye exams every one to two years, but this depends on your age and risk factors. Adults over 40, people with diabetes, glaucoma, or family history of eye disease should have annual exams to monitor their eye health more closely and catch problems early.

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who completed medical school and specialized training in eye surgery and treatment of all eye diseases. While optometrists provide valuable eye care services, ophthalmologists have additional medical and surgical training to handle complex medical conditions and perform eye surgery.

We work with most major insurance plans to make your eye care affordable and accessible. Our knowledgeable staff can help verify your benefits and explain your coverage for different services before your visit, so you know what to expect for costs.

Please bring your current glasses or contact lenses, a complete list of your medications including over-the-counter drugs and supplements, and your insurance cards. If you have had recent eye exams elsewhere, bringing those records can also be very helpful for your care.

Dilation is often necessary to thoroughly examine the back of your eyes including your retina and optic nerve. The drops may cause temporary blurriness and light sensitivity for several hours, so you may want to bring sunglasses or arrange for someone to drive you home after your visit.

Yes, we provide emergency eye care for urgent conditions such as eye injuries, sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, flashes and floaters, or other serious eye concerns. Contact us immediately if you experience an eye emergency that requires prompt medical attention to save your sight.

Contact us immediately if you experience sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, sudden onset of many flashes and floaters, a curtain or shadow across your vision, or any eye injury. These symptoms may indicate serious conditions like retinal detachment that require urgent treatment to prevent permanent vision loss.

Yes, we offer specialized contact lens services including scleral contact lenses for patients with irregular corneas, severe dry eyes, or other complex vision needs. We also fit traditional soft lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, and multifocal lenses when appropriate for your vision correction needs.

Diabetes, high blood pressure, family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration, previous eye injuries, high myopia, and certain medications can increase your risk for eye problems. Age is also a significant risk factor, which is why regular exams become more important as you get older.

Dry eye is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management rather than a one-time cure. We offer various treatment options including artificial tears, prescription eye drops, punctal plugs, and advanced treatments like IPL therapy, depending on the cause and severity of your dry eye symptoms.

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is advanced imaging technology that takes detailed cross-sectional pictures of your retina and optic nerve. This painless test helps us detect diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma in their earliest stages, often before you notice any vision changes.

For most treatments and procedures, we can examine both eyes during the same visit. However, for certain surgical procedures like cataract surgery, we typically treat one eye at a time to ensure proper healing and the best possible outcomes for your vision.

Yes, we welcome patients seeking second opinions about their eye condition or recommended treatments. Bringing your previous eye exam records and test results helps us provide you with the most informed second opinion about your eye care options.