Detached Retina

It is highly recommended that patients have regular eye exams to detect these problems early and begin treatment to avoid visual loss. Dr. Benevento utilizes the most advanced treatments inlcluding Avastin, Macugen, and Lucentis for the treatment of macular degeneration.

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Strabismus

Strabismus is the term that refers to the condition when the eyes are constantly or intermittently misaligned. The condition occurs in about 5% of children, and adults may suffer from it as well. Strabismus can be congenital (present from birth) or acquired from vision disorders, eye injury, diabetes, stroke and other conditions.

Strabismus may manifest at first as double vision. If left untreated, it can lead to visual impairment, loss of binocular vision, and decreased vision in the weaker eye. For children, early treatment is best. Older patients can be helped as well; it's never too late to seek treatment. Dr. Bacal specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of strabismus and diplopia (double vision).

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Pterygium

Dr. Seth Meskin specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that can affect the cornea and lead to pain or loss of vision.   Disease, infection or injury can cause the cornea to swell (called "edema") or degrade (become cloudy and reduce vision).

Corneal Transplant

Common diseases and disorders that affect the cornea include:

Treatment for corneal disease can take many forms, depending on the underlying problem as well as the patient's preferences. Some conditions resolve on their own and many can be treated with medication. If the cornea is severely damaged or if there is a risk of blindness, a corneal transplant may be recommended to preserve vision.

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Low Vision

Low vision is generally considered to be vision poor enough to keep someone from being able to read their mail or a newspaper while wearing their regular glasses. It is often a loss of sharpness or acuity but may present as a loss of field of vision, light sensitivity, distorted vision or loss of contrast. Low vision often may occur as a result of birth defects, injury, the aging process or as a complication of disease.

Dr. Erin Anderson, a trained low vision specialist, conducts low vision testing in our offices.  Low vision testing is significantly more involved than basic eye health exams and consists of evaluating the patient's visual fields and determining which devices will work best to improve their vision.

Optical Services

Optical Shop

Our excellent team of experienced opticians will help you select from our large array of glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and low vision aids. We offer full services including glasses and contact lens prescriptions, fittings, and repairs. Specialties include progressive, transitional, and polarized lenses, antireflective coatings or tints, and eye wear protection such as polycarbonate, shatter proof lenses. Brands such as Prada, Maui Jims, Gucci, and many more are readily available.

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