- ArthritisTreating the disease — If you have rheumatoid arthritis or thyroid disease, treating those conditions can alleviate your dry eye.
- High Cholesterol
- GlaucomaWhile there are different forms of glaucoma, the two most common forms are known as open-angle glaucoma and acute angle-closure glaucoma. These are the symptoms for these forms...
- OphthalmologyTo compliment the comprehensive ophthalmology services provided at The Eye Clinic P.C., our Portland area practice also features an optical shop to try on eyeglasses. You will find a wide array of eyeglass frames for men and women, from elite designers to stylish yet affordable alternatives.
- Macular DegenerationThe macula is a part of the retina in the back of the eye that ensures that our central vision is clear and sharp. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when the arteries that nourish the retina harden. Deprived of nutrients, the retinal tissues begin to weaken and die, causing vision loss. Patients may experience anything from a blurry, gray, or distorted area to a blind spot in the center of vision.
- Laser Eye Surgery
- CataractsA cataract is a common condition that causes a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, and affects millions of people each year, including more than half of all Americans over the age of 65. Cloudiness develops as a result of a buildup of protein in the lens.
- Cataract SurgeryCataract surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that involves numbing the eyes with anesthesia and then making a tiny incision into which an ultrasonic probe is inserted. The probe breaks up, or emulsifies, the cloudy lens into tiny pieces and then suctions them out of the eye. Once the cloudy lens has been removed, a new artificial lens is implanted into the eye. This lens is known as an intraocular lens (IOL), and can often be inserted through the same incision that the old lens was removed from.
- Eye ExamA comprehensive eye exam involves a series of tests to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. At The Eye Clinic, our ophthalmologists will use a variety of instruments, have you look through a variety of changing lenses, shine bright lights at your eyes, and even hit your eyeball with a puff of wind. The goal of each of these tests is to evaluate a different aspect of your vision quality or the health of your eyes.
- Pregnancy
- Internal MedicineDr. John Wilkins earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Stanford University in California, and his medical degree from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. He went on to an Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Providence Hospital & Medical Center in Portland. Dr. Wilkins then continued his training with a Residency in Ophthalmology at Oregon Health Sciences University before completing a Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Uveitis at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation of the University of California, San Francisco.
- NeurologyDr. Samples earned his undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Biology from Stanford University, his master’s degree in Neurobiology from Stanford University and his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. He continued his training with Residencies in Neurology and Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic, where he was Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. Dr. Samples then completed a Fellowship in Cornea and External Disease and in Glaucoma, both at OHSU.
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- Thyroid
- Diabetic RetinopathyThe retina is a piece of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It senses light and delivers signals to the brain for decoding. Diabetic retinopathy involves the weakening and swelling of the blood vessels near the retina.
- Eyelid Surgery
- Burns