Eye Care Services
The Canyon Crest Eye Physicians team is dedicated to providing excellence in every aspect of eye care, we offer complete eye examinations for adults and children, as well as the latest in surgical procedures. See below for a listing of all our offered services.
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts may cause blurred vision, dulled vision, sensitivity to light and glare, and/or ghost images. If the cataract changes vision so much that it interferes with your daily life, the cataract may need to be removed. Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
AMD is detected during a comprehensive eye exam. This exam might include: Visual acuity test, Dilated eye exam, Tonometry, and Amsler grid. Your eye doctor might also do other tests to learn more about the structure and health of your eye.
Corneal Disease Treatment
There are a wide variety of medical treatments for corneal diseases and conditions, ranging from over the counter drops to reconstructive surgery. Corneas can be damaged through inflammation, degeneration, allergies, infections, injuries and inherited dystrophies.
Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness. Glaucoma causes blindness in little over 12 percent of people with the condition. However, early treatment can often prevent serious vision loss.
Diabetic Eye Care
The most common diabetic eye disease is diabetic retinopathy, however diabetic eye disease can include other eye problems such as: cataract and glaucoma. If you have diabetes, make sure to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year. However, if you have diabetic retinopathy, you might need an eye exam more often. People with proliferative retinopathy can reduce their risk of blindness by 95 percent with early treatment and good follow-up care.
Comprehensive/General Ophthalmology
- Screening for eye diseases/disorders
- Routine eye exams
- Eyeglasses
- Surgical evaluations
Eyelid Surgery
Dermatochalasis is a medical condition, defined as an excess of skin in the upper or lower eyelid. It maybe either an acquired or congenital condition. It is generally treated with blepharoplasty.
LASIK: Preoperative and Postoperative
LASIK is the most common surgical procedure performed in the United States and is designed to eliminate your need for glasses or contact lenses for clear distance vision.