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Comprehensive Eye Examinations
We know your vision is important to you – and it’s important to us. When you come for your appointment, we make sure to schedule ample time for your appointment so you will never feel rushed. Our office provides complete eye care for both adults and children. Our comprehensive eye examinations will check your eyes inside and out for any potential eye disorders or diseases. Your visual skills and abilities are carefully evaluated and appropriate treatment is prescribed, whether it’s medication, lenses, or vision therapy. We are prepared to handle whatever your eyecare needs are, and will treat them with the latest in diagnostic equipment and are committed to keeping up with eye care technology.
Contact Lenses
Our professionals can help fit you into a pair of lenses that is just right for you. We are experts in fitting contact lenses and can handle the most specialized needs. Whether rigid or soft lenses, we are experienced in handling the most difficult of prescriptions.
We carry all types of contact lenses, including the latest generation of soft lenses with much higher oxygen transmission than older lens types. This allows more oxygen to reach the cornea, reducing edema and other complications. These lenses include Focus Night & Day, Oasys, Advance, Air Optix Aqua, Biofinity and others.
Big news for bifocal and multifocal wearers. In the past, we have had many multifocal contact lenses introduced, each promising to solve the problem of multifocal lens needs. Unfortunately, these have generally been very disappointing. However, the latest generation of multifocal lenses are MUCH better. The Biomedics EP and Air Optix Aqua Multifocal lenses have brought comments like " I love them " from many patients. We have a broad selection of trial lenses available in our office.
If you have allergies, then you know allergies can be particularly annoying to contact lens wearers. In the past many people had to quit wearing their lenses during the allergy season. Also, oral allergy medications, both over the counter and prescription, often cause dry eye symptons, making things worse for conttact lens wearers. However, new lens materials and allergy eyedrops have made it possible for these people to eliminate the burning itchy eyes associated with allergies. Prescription medications such as Pataday and Elestat are amazingly effective and safe even in children as young as three. Let us know when you come in for your appointment if you have special allergy needs and we will be happy to help you.
Optical Dispensing
Our optical laboratory has the latest in equipment to not only fabricate your glasses, but to maintain and repair them should they become broken or damaged. We are able to tint, coat, harden and edge spectacle lenses. We are able to provide you with any frame or lens design available. Our highly qualified optician and staff are able to adjust and fit your glasses to you for extended comfort and vision.
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Frames
- Designer Lines
- Safety Frames
- Sports Frames
- Childrens Frames
- Sunglasses
- Spring Hinges
- Lightweight Space-age
Metals
- Large Selection
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Lens Features
- Thin, Lightweight Lenses
- Safety Lenses
- Polycarbonate Lenses
- Progressive Lenses
- Computer Lenses
- Sports Lenses
- Transition Lenses
- Special Tints
- Anti-Reflective Coatings
- Ultra-Violet Protection
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Laser Vision Correction
Many people with vision correction issues are wanting to know more about LASIK and whether it is right for them. Here is a brief description of the procedure;
A flap is surgically cut in the cornea and gently folded back. An Excimer Laser is used to reshape the cornea into a flatter shape (this is much like a contact lens corrects vision by forming a new shape on the cornea). The flap is then put back in place, acting like a natural bandage. The healing process is quick and the discomfort level is quite low.
People will often say that they did not feel anything, and could see well the very first day. Most people have improved vision in 24-48 hours, but it must be noted that each person will heal at a different rate. Vision, although greatly improved immediately after surgery, often continues to improve for some weeks, even months.
For some, other procedures such as LASEK, epi-LASIK or PRK are actually better and more effective procedures. Our consulting surgeons will discuss the best options with each patient.
Refractive surgery is not for everyone. People's eyes are different so even though you may have had a friend who has had LASIK, it may not be the best course of treatment for you. If you are interested in laser vision correction, we will be happy to guide you in picking the right surgeon, procedure and laser appropriate for you.
After the procedure, our unsurpassed post-op care involves monitoring your eyes and adjust your medication for the best possible results.
Surgery Co-Management
Our office provides many of the surgical services such as Cataract surgery, Laser surgery, Refractive surgery and Strabismic surgery. We offer this in conjunction with the hospital and local eye surgeons.
Additionally, we have working arrangements established with other specialized eye care doctors to manage such things are retinal detachments, retinal tears and hemorrhages.
Eye Infections, Eye Injuries, Dry Eyes
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at 304-752-2020 during office hours or our emergency number; 304-752-3090 after hours or on weekends. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. State of the art microscopes allow us to examine the front surface of the eye and facial areas around the eye for infection or injury. After assessing the extent of the injury or infection a treatment plan will be formulated and explained to you. Treatment may include medications and supportive care. Follow-up visits to monitor your recovery will be scheduled as needed.
DRY EYES: Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Dry eyes can be diagnosed by using dyes to observe tear patterns, evaluation of the amount of tears on the front of the eye and from review of your symptoms. Treatment may include artificial tears; prescription eye drops such as Restasis and eye drops for treating allergies. We also offer treatment for underlying eyelid diseases which may cause dry eye type discomfort.
In addition, we have had great success with punctal plugs which are tiny devices inserted into the tear drainage canals to preserve the tears in the eyes, greatly reducing the need for eyedrops and greatly improving comfort. Many patients have had dramatic improvement in comfort with these plugs. We first insert temporary collagen plugs which will dissolve in 3 to 5 days. If the patient finds these helpful, we then insert permanent plugs. Of course, they can be removed if necessary, but this is rare. Most people love the plugs and the comfort they bring, along with saving on the on-going costs of eye drops. They are particularly helpful with prolonged computer use. The plugs are easily inserted in the office after using eyedrops to numb the eye so there is little, if any discomfort during the insertion procedure.
Eye Diseases; Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetes
Cataracts: The natural lens in the eye gradually becomes less clear as we get older. When opacities develop in the lens and the lens gets too hazy, vision will be impaired. Our office can diagnose and manage cataract care. When the cataract affects the vision to the extent that you cannot read or see distant objects comfortably, we will recommend cataract surgery. Our office co-manages with cataract specialists that are proven experts in cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can provide you with a bright new world of vision. We consult with Dr. Stephen Cassis and other surgeons who offer excellent care.
Glaucoma: Glaucoma gradually destroys the optic nerve tissue in the back of the eye. The greatest danger of glaucoma stems from the fact that the disease is painless and without obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred. The most common cause is from pressure being too high inside the eye, but vascular disease and other diseases can also cause glaucoma. We always monitor for glaucoma during routine eye examinations. Tests include checking the pressure of the eye, screening for peripheral vision defects and analyzing the appearance of the optic nerve. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, we typically prescribe medications that lower the eye pressure. Most forms of glaucoma are successfully treated with eye drops. Laser treatments and eye surgery are secondary treatments that offer alternative ways to treat more advanced glaucoma.
At White Eye Care, we use the most advanced method of following optic nerve health, the Heidelberg Retinal Tomographer 3, referred to as HRT. This instrument allows us to perform a high resolution topographic analysis of the optic nerve head to follow the progression of glaucoma and other optic nerve disorders. In addition, we use high resolution optic nerve photography, Humphrey threshold visual field testing and ultrasound pachymetry to allow for more accurate diagnosis and control of glaucoma. The retinal camera is also useful in following blood vessel damage related to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. This can provide useful information regarding cardiovascular health.
Diabetes: Diabetic patients should have a dilated retinal examination each year. Laser treatments have proven to slow the progression of retinal eye disease for many patients. Diabetes often stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the back of the eye, which ultimately leak and damage the retina. If this condition is discovered early, laser treatment can destroy these vessels. We have the latest instruments used to detect changes in the back of the eye. If we discover advancing diabetic eye disease that can be treated or needs further evaluation, we will refer you for consultation and further testing to a board certified retinal specialist. The HRT instrument can also be used to monitor diabetic macular edema and the high resolution camera is used to track any progression of retinopathy.
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