I specialize in primary eye care, glaucoma management, dry eye disease, macular degeneration monitoring, specialty contact lenses & more!

I recommend that everyone get a complete eye exam every year. This insures good eye health and allows me to catch a problem while it's still a small one. This is especially important if you are diabetic, hypertensive or a contact lens wearer. You have an increased risk of serious complications that may not be evident until examined.

One of the best ways to get a good view of all the structures in the eye is to dilate them, or open the pupil up very big. If the eyes weren't dilated with eye drops, if we tried to look in them with a light, the pupils would just get very small and it would be very hard to see inside. But when dilated, it sort of opens up the door to the eye so we can view everything. Another great way to view the structures of the eye is to take retinal or fundus photos (instead of dilation). Even if photos are taken, your doctor still may want to dilate.

Both are eye doctors that diagnose and treat many of the same eye conditions. The American Optometric Association defines Doctors of Optometry as: primary health care professionals who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. They prescribe glasses, contact lenses, low vision rehabilitation, vision therapy and medications as well as perform certain surgical procedures.

The main difference between the two, is that ophthalmologists perform surgery, where an optometrist would not.

Floaters are usually a normal thing that most people experience under the right conditions, but there are a few situations that might indicate a serious condition. If a sudden increase in the number of floaters is seen, or if associated with flashes of light, you should seek care immediately. In most cases, these are normal things floating around in our eyes.

Cataracts occur when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy and less transparent. You may experience light sensitivity, blurry vision, and distorted colors. The most common reason for the development of cataracts is the natural aging process. Other causes are trauma to the eye, excessive ultraviolet exposure, certain systemic diseases, such as diabetes & lifestyle habits such as smoking can worsen cataracts.

Glaucoma is a condition in which the eye's intraocular pressure (IOP) is too high. This means that your eye has too much fluid in it, either because it produced too much, or because it's not draining properly. Other symptoms are optic nerve damage and vision loss. Glaucoma is a silent disease that robs the patient of their peripheral vision. Early detection is very important.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in people over 65 in the United States. It is a slow, progressive, and painless condition that affects the macula, the small central part of the retina that allows you to see fine detail clearly. The exact cause is not yet known, and currently, there is no permanent effective treatment or cure for the condition.