Healthy Vision: Advanced Eyecare
As the saying goes, the eyes are the windows to the soul. There is a need, therefore, to give your eyes the optimal level of care that they deserve, so you can see the beauty of the world clearly. At Advanced Eyecare, we give Blue Springs, Raytown, Raymore, MO and the surrounding areas a variety of optical services that include designer frames, eyeglasses, eye treatment and surgeries.
Advanced Eyecare provides advanced testing methods and treatments. These include eye surgery co-management, LipiScan testing for dry eye treatment, visual Fields testing, Fundus photography, Optos Digital Imaging. They also participate in clinical eye care and condition diagnosis advancement studies.
Common Conditions Treated at Advanced Eyecare
myopia and hyperopia– These are conditions of nearsightedness and farsightedness respectively.
Diabetes retinopathy- This is a condition that affects the eyes’ retina, caused by blood vessel damage as a result of uncontrolled diabetes.
Macular degeneration- This condition is related to old age and causes blurred or reduced vision as a result of macula damage, that slowly steals a patient’s sight away.
Astigmatism– This condition where the eye’s lens or the cornea has an imperfect curvature, causing a blurry vision at all distances.
Cataracts– This is a condition that causes clouding of the eye’s natural lens, and causes vision loss in older adults over 40 years.
Dry eye syndrome– This is a condition that is caused by chronic lack of sufficient moisture and lubrication of the eye, causing eye strain and redness, pain, itching, burning in the eyes.
Glaucoma- This a disease that damages the optic nerve that is vital for good vision, and can cause total blindness if left untreated.
3 Optical Services Provided in Advanced Eyecare Centres
- Eye Examination- The need for glasses or contacts is determined through eye examination, where optometrists use specialized microscopes to examine both the outside and the inside of the eye.
- Contact Lens Exam- During this exam, the eye doctor determines the strength of contacts that suits you and the dimensions. There are also speciality contact lenses like scleral lenses, gas permeable lenses, and corneal reshaping lenses available.
- Eyeglass Exams- During an eye exam, eyeglasses prescription is also determined. A pair of eyeglasses is always recommended even when you have the contacts. Opticians help you pick through the appropriate frame as per your face fit.
Contact Lens Recycling by Advanced Eyecare
Advanced Eyecare eye doctors have partnered with TerraCycle, an organization specializing in the recycling of odd materials to eliminate waste as much as possible, to recycle contact lenses. This is because research has shown that most contact wearers end up flashing their lenses down the toilet, yet they are not biodegradable and hence harmful to the environment.
We encourage patients to store their used contact lenses in an indicated container or bag, which on accumulation, they bring to any of our offices. We then ship them to TerraCycle, who turn them into useful products like park benches or picnic tables. For more information on contact lens recycling, please contact us on (816)353-1872.
Conclusion
Advanced Eyecare has been offering exceptional family eye care since 1950. Our technicians, opticians, optometrists, and all other staff members at all Advanced Eyecare centres are highly trained, compassionate, and dedicated to offering you outstanding vision service. Schedule an appointment with us today in any of our three centres: Advanced Eyecare in Raytown, Advanced Eyecare South in Raymore, and Blue Springs Optical in Blue springs.