With many locations and a variety of highly competent physicians, you will be able to book a same or next day appointment with a provider you can be confident in.

Most locations offer weekday availability with a limited number of hours extending into the evening. There are also limited weekend hours.

Optical issues should usually be addressed in person with a variety of tests. Some providers offer virtual consultations but most times the patients end up coming in to see a provider in-person. Most locations do not offer virtual visits, but you can search and book for a provider who does right here.

With many convenient locations, finding same or next day appointments with a top practitioner have never been easier. Get the care you need as soon as you need it and schedule a prompt appointment.

Most of our featured locations accept all commonly used health insurances.

You can easily confirm appointments online directly through our website. Discover a location in proximity to you. Make sure the provider you are interested in can offer you clinic hours that fit your schedule. Then choose the clinician who fits all your medical requirements and read reviews so you can go in-person feeling confident about your healthcare decisions.

Ophthalmologists and optometrists are different due to their level of training and their ability to diagnose and treat different diseases of the orbitals and sight. Optometrists are highly trained professionals offering a range of tests and treatment for sight. They complete a four-year degree of a certified optometrist school. They are only licensed to perform exams, prescribe glasses, lenses, and are trained to detect certain abnormalities of the orbitals. They are also able to prescribe medications pertaining to treatment of the optics. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specializing in sight and optical care. They are licensed to practice medicine and surgery as well as prescribing glasses and contact lenses. They can also choose a subspeciality and complete a couple more years of training and fellowships in treatment of the following:

• Glaucoma
• Cornea
• Retina
• Pediatrics
• Oculoplastic
• Neurology

There are many chronic illnesses that can have secondary adverse effects on the health of the optics. If you are afflicted with any of the following illnesses make sure you stay up to date with annual routine examinations.

• Diabetes
• Measles
• Hypertension
• Lyme Disease
• Shingles
• Autoimmune disease
• Liver disease
• Malnutrition
• Blood disorders like sickle cell disease

It is recommended to seek immediate medical attention if you have a foreign object stuck in an orbital, you have experienced a chemical spill, or you believe you have scratched your eye. The warning signs are swelling, redness, pain, or even more severely you could be experiencing:

• Loss of sight
• Different sized pupils
• Double vision
• Pain in the orbitals accompanied with a headache
• Pain in the orbitals that won’t go away
• Bleeding from the orbitals

The following is recommended if you are exposed to a dangerous chemical:

• Wash hands before touching the area
• Turn your head to the side, hole open the lids, and let water run over for 15 minutes
• Remove contacts
• Head to an emergency room
• Continue to flush with water until you can see your provider.

Floaters happen for a variety of reasons and present as a black or refracted curvy line which floats across your field of vision. It is caused by the buildup of proteins in the liquid of the lens. They look like black or grey dots, cobwebs, or strings, and drift away as fast as they drift in to focus. Most are caused by the natural aging process. If you notice a sudden change in the number and frequency of these floaters you should contact your eye care professional immediately.

Causes:

• Age-related changes – as we ae the vitreous (liquid) that fills our eyeballs begins to shrink and sag, clumps and turns stringy the debris interferes with the light passing through the pupil and it casts shadows on the retina.
• Inflammation in the back of the orbitals – posterior uveitis is caused by inflammation within the layers towards the back of the orbital, it releases inflammatory agents into the vitreous. It is caused by infection or other systemic inflammatory diseases.
• Surgeries and medications – Medications injected into the vitreous can cause air bubbles to form and shadows to be seen until the bubbles are absorbed.
• Bleeding – bleeding into the center liquid of the orbital which can be caused by hypertension, diabetes, injury, and clogged blood vessels.
• Torn Retina – Retina tears can happen when the shrinking and sagging of the vitreous begin to pull at the retina if left untreated fluid can build up behind the retina and cause it to detach completely, this can cause permeant loss of sight.