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Comprehensive Eye Examinations
When we do eye exams, we refuse to cut corners. We always schedule ample time so you will never feel rushed. We provide complete eye care for both adults and children. Our comprehensive eye examinations check your eyes inside and out for glaucoma, cataracts and all other eye diseases as well as high blood pressure, diabetes and other systemic diseases. Your visual skills and abilities are carefully evaluated and we pride ourselves on the accuracy of our eyeglass prescriptions. In spite of our track record for highly accurate prescriptions, there are eyes that can be unstable for reasons ranging from medications to illness. In these rare cases, we will gladly re-examine the patient and remake the glasses.
Technology is rapidly changing the eye care industry. We utilize the latest in diagnostic equipment and are committed to keeping up with whatever advances will come next.
Contact Lenses
At Knightdale Eye Care, we have been fitting contact lenses for years and have seen some incredible changes in that time. By far the most exciting changes have occurred in the last few years. We have seen improvements making contacts now healthier, safer, and more comfortable for your eyes. Contacts can now be fitted to correct distance and near vision simultaneously, meaning no more reading glasses.
Corneal Reshaping Therapy (CRT) is a great new way of wearing contacts to see clearly. With CRT, patients wear their contacts at night while they sleep and remove them in the morning to obtain clear vision through the day. Read below to see more information regarding this new way of wearing contact lenses.
Allergies and Dry Eye Syndrome can be particularly annoying to contact lens wearers. In the past many people had to quit wearing their lenses for a month or two during the allergy season, or permantly in the case of Dry Eye Syndrome. New lens materials and allergy medications have made it possible for these people to eliminate itchy, dry eyes. These medications such as Pataday and Restasis are amazingly effective and safe to use with contacts.
Optical Dispensing
Visit our newly expanded state of the art dispensary and laboratory with the latest equipment to not only fabricate your glasses, but maintain and repair them if needed.
We are able to provide you with one of the largest selections of frames and lenses in the area. Our highly qualified Opticians with over 60 years of combined experience and Staff are able to assist you with any of your eyeglass needs.
Designer Frames:
Vera Wang
Liz Claiborne
Guess
Tommy Hilfiger
Calvin Klein
Saks Fifth Ave.
Nine West
Kate Spade
Ted Baker
Candies
Sunglasses:
Maui Jim
Oakley
Costa del Mar
Lenses and Options:
Varilux Progressive
Definity Progressive
Transition
Crizal Anti Glare
Lightstyle Lenses
Sport Glasses:
Rec-Specs By Liberty
Saftey Glasses:
Titmus
Laser Vision Correction
Laser Vision Correction has become a great new way of allowing patients to see clearly without relying on contacts or glasses. Below is a description of the procedure.
A flap is cut in the cornea and then the flap is gently folded back. An Excimer Laser is used to reshape the cornea, much like a contact lens forms a new shape on the cornea, only the laser is permanent. The flap is then put back in place, acting like a natural bandage.
The "Wow!" effect of Lasik is the very rapid recovery of vision and the decreased level of discomfort post-operatively. You hear from people that they did not feel anything, and could see well the very first day. Most people have functional vision in 24-48 hours, although this is true in some cases, it must be noted that each person will heal at a different rate. Vision, although greatly improved immediately after surgery, continues to improve for some weeks, even months.
Everyone’s eyes are different. Even though you may have had a friend who has had LASIK, it does not mean it is right 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. For many of you who are long-term contact lens wearers my pre-operative input can make the difference between an excellent result and a mediocre one.
Post-operatively we can monitor your eyes, and taper medications to arrive at the best possible result. After all, no one knows your eyes better than your optometrist.
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 919-266-2048 during office hours or our emergency number; 919-624-2239 or 919-295-1010 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.
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. 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.
Corneal Reshaping Therapy
Corneal Reshaping Therapy or Orthokeratology, has become a great new way of wearing contact lenses to correct vision. Much like braces realign teeth we use a specially designed contact to reshape the cornea, or front of the eye.
Here's how it works: When you sleep, you wear special contact lenses that gently reshape the surface of your eye, so you can see clearly even after you remove the lenses. The effect is temporary — generally enough to get you through a day or so, but you must wear the special lenses each night.
This is a great option for those young patients who are too young for LASIK, but still like to remain active without dealing with contacts or glasses during the day. And unlike LASIK, this process is completely reversible. Let us know if you are interested and we can help you to decide if Corneal Reshaping Therapy is right for you.
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