- CryotherapyCryotherapy is another method for reattaching the retina. It uses nitrous oxide to freeze the tissue behind the retinal tear, stimulating scar tissue formation that will seal the edges of the tear.
- Emergency CareWe strive to make ourselves available to patients after hours by offering 24 hour emergency care when you need us the most for eye injuries, eye infections or sudden loss of vision. Our doctors recommend that you CALL US FIRST before seeking care from the emergency room, outpatient clinics, or general physicians. Our expertise in emergency eye care and specialized instruments allows for a better approach to resolve your vision threatening emergency eye condition.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. Over 2.2 million Americans have already been diagnosed with glaucoma, and 100,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Worldwide, there are an estimated 65 million cases of glaucoma. About 2% of people between the ages of 40 and 50, and 8% of those over 70, have elevated intraocular pressure in one or both eyes.
- Ophthalmology
- Macular DegenerationMost cases of macular degeneration are age-related, meaning older people are more likely to have it. Risk factors include: being white or female, having a family member with AMD, smoking, high blood pressure, farsightedness and obesity. The exact causes are still unknown. Because the condition often runs in families, AMD may be hereditary.
- Laser Eye SurgeryThe first line of treatment for patients is to fit rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lenses. Because this type of contact is not flexible, it creates a smooth, evenly shaped surface to see through. When vision deteriorates to the point that contact lenses no longer provide satisfactory vision, corneal transplant may be necessary to replace the diseased cornea with a healthy one. If corneal transplant is necessary for advanced keratoconus, vision usually improves, although specialty contact lenses are needed in conjunction with the transplant for this success. As in any eye surgery, complications such as transplant rejection, infection and loss of vision can occur, so results cannot be guaranteed.
- CataractsA cataract is the clouding of the eye's natural, clear lens that typically occurs with aging. In the United States, about 50% of those between the ages 65 and 74, and 70% of those over age 75, have a cataract. Women are usually affected more frequently than men.
- Cataract SurgeryCataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed and effective surgical procedures in the United States. Approximately 90% of patients who undergo cataract removal experience improved vision afterward. Two procedures can be used to remove a cataract: phacoemulsification and extracapsular surgery.
- Eye ExamELCOME to the Clear View Eye Clinic. Both Dr. Jared Kellar and staff take pride in providing eyecare in a professional, friendly, medical facility that understands the value of the doctor performing your eye examination.
- Multiple SclerosisSome people, especially children, develop optic neuritis following a viral illness such as mumps, measles or a cold. In others, optic neuritis may occur as a sign of a neurological disease such as multiple sclerosis. Optic Neuritis can also develop when the nerve is starved of oxygen, such as in diabetics or following a stroke.
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- Diabetes Care
- Thyroid
- Diabetic RetinopathyPeople with Type 1 diabetes are especially at risk for retinopathy. When Type 1 diabetes coexists with hypertension, a person may be four times as likely to develop proliferative retinopathy, the most damaging form of diabetic retinopathy. It occurs in about 60% of people with Type I diabetes and in about 5% of people with Type II diabetes within about two decades after diabetes is diagnosed.
- UltrasoundSince optic neuritis can be confused with many other causes of poor vision, an accurate medical diagnosis is important. Other tests which may be performed by your ophthalmologist include color vision, side vision, and the reaction of the pupil to light. Ultrasound, MRI scans, or visual brain wave recordings might be ordered.
- MRITreatment for headaches varies, depending on the cause. Proper diagnosis is important, so tell your doctor about any severe, frequent, or ongoing headache symptoms. Many people first consult an eye doctor about headache symptoms. In the event the headache problem does not appear to be related to the eyes, referral to a specialist is needed and additional testing, including an MRI image of the brain may be performed.
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