Vision Services

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Routine eye examinations are important for children, teens, adults and geriatrics. Eye exams keep children and teens current with vision demands made by education. Adults need eye exams to keep up with their visual demands, as well, including driving, electronic usage and hobbies. Our geriatric population is more likely to need cataract evaluations, systemic coordination for hypertension and diabetes, and other eye conditions that may not be symptomatic. Below are common eye conditions that may be found during your routine eye exam, and which Dr. McLaughlin is trained to manage:

Contacts

Contact lenses may be a good solution to your visual needs for a number of reasons, including cosmetic change, active lifestyles, comfort, and in some cases enhanced vision. They should be medically evaluated on your eyes on a yearly basis to ensure proper corneal health.

Specialty Contact Lenses

• RGPs — We fit RGP lenses for patients that are accustomed to wearing them, those that have high astigmatism, and those that want a multifocal option.
• Scleral Lenses — We use Custom Stable™ lenses to provide the clearest and most comfortable vision possible when a patient has an irregular cornea resulting from a number of different causes, such as keratoconus, severe dry eye, post-refractive surgery changes, and other corneal diseases that cause scarring.
• Myopia Management — Myopia (nearsightedness) is commonly diagnosed in childhood and can worsen over time, increasing the risk of more severe sight conditions later in life. 95% of parents say their child’s eye health/vision is absolutlely essential to their child’s overall well-being. MiSight® 1 day contact lenses reduced the rate of myopia progression in children (aged 8-12 at the initiation of treatment) by 59% on average, resulting in a lower prescription.

Disease Management

Eye disease is a broad term for any medically abnormal process happening in the eye. Sometimes eye diseases are extremely noticeable and symptomatic. Other times, eye diseases may only be found through routine eye examinations, as they may not be causing any symptoms at all. Below is a list of common eye diseases that you may be symptomatic of, or may be found during your routine examination:

Eye Emergencies

We believe in providing comprehensive eye care, including urgent eye care needs. Dr. McLaughlin is trained in the treatment of eye infections, eye injuries, and other eye urgencies. Please contact us if you experience any of the common eye symptoms below:

Common eye urgencies may result from the following conditions:

OSD is chronic and progressive, the longer you wait to treat it, the worse it gets. Just like high blood pressure, there is no cure, just ongoing treatment to keep it from progressing. With proper treatment, however, we’ve seen great improvement in symptoms. Treatment should become a daily routine. If you stop, the condition will simply come back.

What are the risk factors?

Ocular Surface Disease can develop for many reasons. Some risk factors include:

• Age — a majority of people 40 and higher
• Gender — women are more likely to develop dry eyes due to hormonal changes caused by pregnancy, the use of contraceptives, and menopause
• Medications — antihistamines, decongestants, blood pressure medications, and antidepressants
• Medical Conditions — seasonal allergies, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, and thyroid disease
• Environmental Conditions — exposure to screen time, CPAP machines, fans, and dry climates

• Contact Lenses — contact lens use including number of years, hours
  per day, and timeliness of disposing 

How does the TempSure™ treatment work?

TempSure™ treats Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) by working on the oil-producing glands. The glands reside along the upper and lower eyelids and become blocked over time. This allows the water layer of the tear film to evaporate, leaving the eyes to feel dry, irritated, and burning — especially upon waking. Over time these plugged glands can lead to atrophy (death of the glands), lid laxity and ocular surface disease, and dryness. As this condition worsens it can impact the ability to see clearly.

This non-invasive treatment delivers radiofrequency energy that creates heat. As your skin’s temperature increases, the treatment allows the thickened oil to liquefy, which rejuvenates the glands and prevents the tears from evaporating. As an added benefit, it also helps with dermatochalasis (droopy eyelids) to create a smoother, healthier-looking appearance!

Does the TempSure™ treatment hurt or is there any downtime?

During treatment, you’ll experience a gentle pain-free warming sensation around the eyes. Many of our patients say it feels like a hot stone massage.

After the treatment, there is usually only a slight redness of the treated area. This redness will generally disappear soon after. You’ll be able to return to your daily activities immediately following treatment.