When you need eye care, to whom should you go? An optometrist? An ophthalmologist? An optician? Here's a look at the differences between them:
- An optometrist or doctor of optometry (O.D.), examines the eyes to evaluate eye health and vision; diagnoses eye diseases and vision problems; and provides necessary treatment, including glasses, contact lenses, vision therapy, low vision devices and, in most states, drugs to treat eye disease. By examining the eyes, optometrists may also identify signs of diseases and conditions that affect the entire body.
- An ophthalmologist is a physician (M.D. or D.O.) who concentrates on treating eye disease with drugs or surgery, but may also prescribe glasses or contact lenses.
- An optician is a technician who dispenses eyeglasses according to prescriptions written by optometrists and ophthalmologists.
The optometrist provides all primary eye care services and is generally the first eye care professional to see. If you need the services of an ophthalmologist, the optometrist will refer you to the right one, such as a retinal specialist. If you need glasses, you can have the prescription filled through your optometrist or take it to an optician.
Arnold EyeCare Center fully staffed with three optometrists and an ophthalmologist to serve your needs.
Vision Testing
The part of an eye examination most people relate to is the vision test or refraction. While this is only one phase of your examination, it's certainly an important one. Using the most advanced equipment, we will do a series of lens tests to determine if you need glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision.
autorefractor
All regular examinations include ophthalmoscopy to examine the retina. Many systemic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes show up here. Should medical treatment be needed, our staff is qualified to treat medical problems from the simple red eye to glaucoma and cataracts.
is a new digital imaging system that provides a fast and
comfortable way to check the health of the retina without dilating the eye.
No more blurred vision and sensitivity to sunlight for hours after your
examination. It produces an instant high resolution Image which is used
to detect retinal eye diseases and to provide a baseline for future examinations.
The 200° image will be reviewed with you during your examination.
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Biomicroscope
Sonogage Pachometer
At Arnold EyeCare we measure the corneal thickness of all patients where corneal thickness could have a significant impact on the management of their glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Pachymetry is also
performed to determine if refractive surgery would be safe and to monitor
the effects of Ortho-K.
Field Analyzer
The field of vision is tested when glaucoma or other diseases are suspected.
Other Services
Eyewear
As part of our eye care service, we offer a complete selection of high quality eye wear. Our professional staff is trained to help you select frames that look good, fit properly and are compatible with your lens prescription. We want you to have eye wear you are proud of and enjoy wearing.
Contact Lenses
Millions of people have chosen contact lenses as an alternative to eyeglasses. A variety of new contacts are available in both soft and oxygen permeable (RGP) lenses for the correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. We provide complete professional care from the initial evaluation to follow-up visits after you receive your lenses. Take a look at our outrageouscoloredcontacts.Ortho-K
You may not have heard of OrthoKeratology, a non surgical method of improving your vision. This option uses specially designed RGP lenses to reshape the cornea of the eye to improve vision.
Refractive Surgery (LASIK)
We offer consultation and management of all types of refractive surgery.
Vision Therapy ( VT or Orthoptics)
VT is an individualized treatment program to improve visual skills such as eye movement control, focusing control, eye coordination. Poor visual skills may interfere with reading. VT is also used to treat amblyopia (lazy eye) and crossed eyes (strabismus).click here to contact us on-line
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