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About our Services
Many people feel that the only time they need an eye exam is when they want to replace their eyeglasses. While it is important to see well, undesirable changes in your eye health can occur without affecting your vision! Do not rely on changes in your vision or on broken glasses to remind you of your next appointment. Follow the advice of experts and have your eyes examined on a regular basis.
Eye Examinations
There is a big difference between a vision screening and a thorough eye examination. We offer a state-of-the-art computer assisted eye health and vision examination that will uncover hidden (without symptoms), potentially sight threatening eye disorders and diseases that are not found by a simple eye exam. The American Optometric Association recommends a child's first eye examination at age 6 months.
Treating/Managing Eye Health
We provide treatment and management of chronic eye diseases ranging from glaucoma to dry eyes. Each of our doctors is board certified in the treatment and management of glaucoma, conjunctivitis, and other diseases of the eye. We offer post-operative care of cataract patients.
Contact Lenses
We fit specialty contact lenses including the latest in toric (correcting for astigmatism), bifocal and daily disposable contact lenses. We are certified in Corneal Refractive Therapy. We are also highly experienced in fitting patients with keratoconus and other difficult-to-fit-cases.
Paragon CRT Vistakon/Johnson & Johnson
Ciba Cooper Vision
Baush & Lomb Ocular Sciences
Unilens
Optical Dispensing
High Quality Eyeglasses: Our on-site optical dispensary has over 1000 frames to choose from. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will assist you in selecting frames and lenses that meet your visual needs as well as your lifestyle. We use the highest quality frames and offer the latest advances in lens materials and lens designs. We also have a fully computerized ophthalmic lens-edging lab on the premises. Because we are confident in the quality of our Eyewear, all frames and lenses have a 2-year warranty at no extra cost.
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Designer Frames Include:
- Coach
- Calvin Klein
- Fendi
- Juicy Couture
- Maui Jim
- Nautica
- Oakley
- Valentino
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Premium Lenses/Treatments:
- Definity
- Truclear HD
- Varilux Comfort
- Transitions Lenses
- Viso XC Anti-Glare Treatment
- Crizal Alize Anti-Glare Treatment
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Laser Vision Correction
Most 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.
LASIK 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, we take great care to monitor your eyes and adjust your medication for the best possible results.
We provide LASIK vision correction surgery consultations as well as pre and post-operative care. Let Dr. Brooks tell you about his own LASIK procedure.
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 hemmorhages.
Eye Infections, Eye Injuries, Dry Eyes
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at 973-584-2020 during office hours or our emergency number; 908-850-7408 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; eye drops for treating allergies; and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals. The first prescription eyedrop for dry eye will be available in April 2003.
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.
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. With our Heidelberg Retinal tomograph we can detect glaucoma at earlier stages and also monitor its progression. 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.
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.
Low Vision Services
People who have lost eyesight due to injuries or eye disease need special types of products to help them function as independently as possible. We offer a full range of these products through our office. Our paraoptometric staff is trained to demonstrate the use of some of these devices. They range all the way from a simple hand magnifier to a closed circuit TV system.
In addition, we can direct those who have low vision problems to products that will help them carry on the day-to-day tasks that they need to perform. In some cases we can set up a program for the low vision patient with the National Library of Congress to receive "books on tapes", which is a service for the blind.
Vision Therapy
Seeing clearly is not enough. For many people, reading and hand-eye coordination tasks can be very difficult. The act of sight not only includes ones eyes, but it also includes the neurological activity that processes the visual information. Throwing a ball or skiing down a hill, is a learned activity; to do either well takes practice. Those who do it best are those who started learning at the earliest age. Sight plays an important role in the learning of these activities. Sight is the steering mechanism; it is the main activity that provides feedback regarding what really is happening. We provide Vision Therapy to help individuals learn how to process visual information and develop better hand-eye coordination skills. We can prescribe a computer based therapy program which will provide eye exercises needed to coordinate the muscles, improve vision and help eliminate the symptoms associated with eye muscle problems. This computer program can be used at home, school, work, or in our office.
Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT)
Corneal refractive therapy is a non-surgical way to correct your vision while you sleep with a specially designed therapeutic contact lens. This FDA approved contact lens reshapes the cornea of your eye while you sleep and is removed when you wake up. This allows you to have great vision during the day without glasses or contacts. Please ask us for more information.
InfantSEE™
Helping Infants to Establish a Lifetime of Healthy Vision
Cooing, sitting up and crawling are signs that your baby is growing. Your baby's vision has stages of development too, but usually there are no signs to mark the progress.
InfantSEE™ is a public health program designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child's quality of life.
We provide a full, comprehensive NO-FEE eye health exam for infants 6-12 months old. There are no copays and no fees! Call the office today to schedule your infant's exam!!
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