Opticians | Eye Exams| Custom Made Glasses| Eyeglass Repairs| Eye Clinic - Springfield MO

Welcome to our office!

If you're looking for a friendly office for all of your eye care needs, you've found it!

Our staff will assist you throughout your visit with us. We provide comprehensive ON-TIME eye care offering you the most current optical frames, contact lenses, and surgical referrals for your vision correction.

We welcome walk-in prescriptions and adjustments.

Services We offer a wide range of eye-related services. Please call our office to schedule a consultation appointment, and we'll address your needs from there.

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EYE EXAMS : What to expect from an eye exam It's important for adults to have eye exams on a regular basis to check for problems. Regular eye exams are critical for detecting:

Glaucoma • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) • Cataracts • Diabetic retinopathy But everyone needs regular eye exams. This is particularly important if you have risk factors or a family history of eye problems.

Children need their vision checked at 6 months, 3 years, and before first grade.

Adults should see an eye doctor at least every two years and annually after age 60.

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Preparing for Your Eye Exam • • •

When you call to make an appointment for an eye exam, briefly and clearly describe any vision problem you're having.

Before you go, list questions for the eye doctor. Be prepared to discuss any drugs you're taking and your (and your family's) eye health history.

When you go, take your glasses and/or contact lenses, if you use them, and sunglasses for the trip home with your pupils dilated.

During Your Eye Exam • • •

Before your eye exam, the eye doctor or an office staff member will take your medical and vision history.

Your eye exam may take from half an hour to an hour. It will evaluate both your vision and the health of your eyes.

You'll likely have all or most of the following eye tests (you may also have more specialized eye tests):

Eye muscle movement test: To test muscle strength and control, the doctor will ask you to visually track a target in different directions and observe your eye movements.

Cover test: This is a check for how well your eyes work together. As you stare at a small target some distance away, the doctor will cover and uncover each eye to observe how much your eyes move, watching for an eye that turns away from the target (strabismus). The test may be repeated with a target close to you.

COMMON EYE PROBLEMS :

Presbyopia This is the loss of the ability to clearly see close objects or small print. This is a normal process that starts to occur after age 40 and can be corrected with reading glasses.

Floaters These are tiny spots or specks that float across the field of vision. Usually normal but should be brought to the attention of your ophthalmologist.

Dry eyes This happens when there is not enough moisture in the eyes. This can cause burning itching and inability to wear corrective contact lenses. Consult your ophthalmologist.

Tearing Having too many tears (watery eyes) can come from being sensitive to light, wind, or temperature changes. Your ophthalmologist can prescribe medications to treat this.

Cataracts Cataracts are cloudy areas that develop within the eye lens causing. When a cataract is present, the light cannot get through the lens as easily and, as a result, vision can be impaired.

Consult your ophthalmologist anytime that you feel your vision has changed.

Glaucoma This condition develops when there is too much fluid pressure inside the eye. Your ophthalmologist can prescribe medications that will lower the pressure. Left untreated, glaucoma could cause blindness.

Conjunctivitis This is a condition in which the tissue that lines the eyelids and covers the cornea becomes inflamed. It is sometimes called “pink eye.� This is very contagious and should be treated with antibiotics prescribed by your ophthalmologist.

Corneal diseases

The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped “window” at the front of the eye. It helps to focus light that enters the eye. Consult with your ophthalmologist if you notice blurred vision or any other change in your vision.

Eyelid problems The eyelids protect the eye, distribute tears, and limit the amount of light entering the eye.

Pain, itching, tearing, and sensitivity to light are common symptoms of eyelid problems..

Consult your ophthalmologist for treatment.

CONTACT US : 1850 S. Glenstone Ave, Springfield MO 65804 Phone: 417-889-5100 E-mail: plazaopt@sbcglobal.net Hours : Monday – Friday 9AM – 5:30PM