Comprehensive Exam & Diagnosis

Each patient is given a complete ophthalmic examination utilizing slit lamp biomicroscopy and direct/indirect ophthalmoscopy. Routine ophthalmic exams also include ocular testing such as Schirmer tear test, corneal staining (fluorescein and/or Rose Bengal) and applanation tonometry. More complex diagnostics are performed as deemed necessary by the ophthalmologist. These include ocular ultrasound, chromatic pupillary response, gonioscopy and electroretinogram.

Medical Treatments

There are many ocular conditions that can be treated and/or maintained with medical therapy. Among those conditions are:

• Blepharitis (Inflammation of the eyelids)

• Conjunctivitis

• Corneal ulcers

• “Dry eye” (Decreased tear production)

• Glaucoma (Increased ocular pressure)

• Intraocular inflammation, etc.

Most all of the medications we prescribe can be purchased at the time of the appointment and we can also forward prescriptions to local pharmacies to allow for convenient refills. Occasionally, certain medications must be prepared by a compounding pharmacy; we work with those that ensure the highest quality control and prompt delivery to your home.

Surgical Treatments

In some cases, medical therapy is not sufficient, and surgery is needed to maintain/restore vision or to provide comfort to the patient.  We regularly perform:

• Cataract Surgery

• Corneal Repair Surgery

• Correction of Eyelid Abnormalities

• Tumor Excisions (simple & complex)

• Cherry Eye Replacement (Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid)

• Laser Surgery for Glaucoma

• Enucleation Surgery (Eye Removal)

• Evisceration with Intrascleral prosthesis (Cosmetic alternative for eye removal)

• Cryotherapy

While some procedures can be performed with the use of local anesthesia, we also rely on sedation and general anesthesia for more complex surgeries where the patient must remain still. Prior to surgery, all patients receive a physical exam and those undergoing general anesthesia are required to have blood testing to reduce the risk of anesthetic related complications. Meticulous monitoring practices are also observed during anesthesia to detect and address potential problems.