Eye Exams and Other Procedures
Your eye health needs don’t always require surgery. We offer comprehensive eye exams and a range of in-office laser and minor procedures designed to protect your vision, improve comfort, and treat common eye conditions—often in just minutes.
Eye Exams
Our full-scope optometrists are dedicated to providing quality eye exams and eye care services.
LASER PROCEDURE
LPI for Glaucoma
Recommended for patients with narrow or closed-angle glaucoma.
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI) is a treatment for closed angle glaucoma, that helps relieve or prevent increase in eye pressure. Using a laser, a small hole is made in the outer part of your iris. This is completed in a matter of minutes. It can also be used to reduce eye pressure in other patients where that is an issue. LPI is covered by most insurance plans and reimbursed by Medicare.
LASER PROCEDURE
SLT for Glaucoma
Recommended for patients looking to reduce or eliminate glaucoma eye drops.
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) reduces eye pressure for glaucoma patients, and may eliminate or reduce the need for eye drops. SLT improves the outflow of fluid from the eye by stimulating the body’s natural mechanisms to remove fluid. Completed in a couple of minutes, this procedure is comfortable for the patient and requires zero recovery time. SLT is covered by most insurance plans and reimbursed by Medicare.
LASER PROCEDURE
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
For cloudy vision after cataract or lens replacement surgery.
After cataract or RLE surgery, 30% of patients develop a cloudy scar tissue behind their lens implant that can interfere with clear vision. A YAG Laser Capsulotomy easily clears away the scar tissue to quickly restore clear vision.
SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Eyelid Lesion Removal
For bothersome or suspicious eyelid growths.
During this procedure, a variety of bumps and growths on a patient’s eyelids are removed. This procedure usually requires no stitches.
SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Punctal Plug Insertion
Recommended for patients with chronic dry eye.
This procedure alleviates dry eyes by inserting a plug into the eye’s tear drainage system. These plugs help keep more tears on the surface of the eye, which is where the most moisture is needed. The plugs can be removed at a later time, if the patient wishes.
SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Punctal Probing and Irrigation
For excessive tearing or watery eyes.
Watery eyes and excessive tearing may be resolved by opening partially blocked tear ducts. A simple and comfortable procedure diagnoses and treats watery eyes by flushing a small amount of fluid through the tear drainage system.
SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Chalazion Excision
Recommended when a sty does not improve with warm compresses or medication.
A chalazion, or sty, is a common problem with an eyelid. When one of the tiny glands in the eyelid is clogged, the gland becomes swollen, red, inflamed, and painful. Warm compresses and medication may help to resolve the sty. If the sty does not respond to conservative treatment, then it can be drained quickly and safely with a minor surgical procedure.
SURGICAL PROCEDURE
Pterygium Removal
Recommended when growth causes irritation, redness, or blurred vision.
A pterygium is a growth of the conjunctiva (the clear skin that covers the white of the eye) onto the cornea. It can be unsightly and may cause redness, irritation and/or blurry vision. A pterygium can be removed in the operating room quickly, safely, and without stitches.
