152WC0802X Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

A healthcare provider who helps people with significant vision loss improve their ability to see and perform daily activities. They assess how well you see, recommend and fit special glasses or devices, and create personalized plans to make the most of your remaining vision. Common conditions they help with include macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and glaucoma. Patients can expect support in using vision aids and learning new strategies for reading, mobility, and self-care.

A healthcare provider who specializes in evaluating and managing vision and eye health related to the workplace. They assess how work environments affect your eyes, help prevent and treat eye strain, and recommend solutions for issues like computer vision syndrome, eye injuries, and the need for protective eyewear. Patients can expect advice on improving visual comfort and safety at work, as well as prescription of glasses or contacts suited for specific job tasks.

A healthcare provider who specializes in caring for children’s eyes, a pediatric optometrist checks vision, tests for eye problems, prescribes glasses if needed, and monitors overall eye health in infants, children, and teenagers. Common conditions they address include lazy eye, crossed eyes, vision problems, and eye infections. Patients can expect eye exams, vision screenings, and guidance on eye care for growing children.

A healthcare provider who specializes in evaluating and improving athletes’ vision to help them perform better in their sport. They provide eye exams tailored to sports needs, prescribe corrective lenses or contacts, fit protective sports eyewear, and offer training to improve visual skills like tracking, depth perception, and reaction time. Patients can expect personalized care to prevent eye injuries and enhance visual performance during athletic activities.

A healthcare provider who specializes in assessing and treating vision problems that affect how the eyes work together. They create personalized vision therapy programs to help improve focus, eye coordination, tracking, and visual processing. Commonly, they help patients with lazy eye (amblyopia), crossed eyes (strabismus), double vision, reading difficulties, and visual issues after brain injuries. Patients can expect regular therapy sessions using exercises, activities, and special tools to strengthen and improve visual skills.