A comprehensive eye examination includes an accurate refraction and examination of the health of the whole visual system.
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Marco TRS-5100 automated phoroptor
In
2010, Optix Optometry added a trio of Marco TRS-5100 automated refraction
systems and computerized eye charts to their office to improve prescription
accuracy and overall exam efficiency and patient flow through the office.
Our pre-test equipment analyzes your prescription and measures the strength of your current glasses. All of this data is automatically transferred into the Marco TRS-5100 programmable control box in the exam room, allowing your Doctor to glide through the refraction process. At the end of the refraction, everything is automatically transferred into our electronic medical records software without any data entry or transcription errors.
Because of the more efficient process, our patients find they experience less guessing, eye fatigue and watering while also getting a more accurate prescription.
Digital Retinal Photography
Think of your eyes as windows to your health. Eye Doctors are often the first to diagnose patients with a variety of conditions that affect the whole body, like diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis and even brain tumors.
Drs. Steve and Stacey Beck highly recommend Digital Retinal Photography annually. It's a specialized camera that examines the back of your eye, the retina, and provides early detection of conditions that affect not just your eyes, but your overall health. The procedure is quick, comfortable and comprehensive.
Zeiss Cirrus OCT Scanning Laser
There are several diseases or disorders of the eye and/or visual system that can affect visual performance. From many different forms of glaucoma to subclinical diabetic retinal or macular diseases, all of these can be rather difficult to diagnose and monitor over time.
Optix Optometry upgraded from the original Zeiss Stratus OCT to the Zeiss Cirrus OCT in December 2010 to give our doctors the latest equipment to aid in early detection of such conditions. It's a simple test to have done and provides instant results without having to resort to more invasive procedures like fluroscein angiography.
Eye infections and emergencies
We will do our best to work in any appointments for acute eye infections or injuries.
Our doctors are also on call 24 hours each day - just call our office phone number and you will be instructed on how to reach one of them.
Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment
Glaucoma causes a gradual loss of peripheral vision. Because it affects side vision, patients don't typically notice any problems until it's almost too late.
Annual comprehensive eye examinations can help detect glaucoma before it's too late. If diagnosed, it's usually treatable with eye drops and its progression can be monitored with our new Oculus EasyField testing machine.
The EasyField also assists our doctors in diagnosis and management of neurological disorders. eye diseases eye exams eye problems
Dry eyes and punctal occlusion
Dry eyes affect one out of every 6 people. Symptoms include burning, stinging, watering, and even blurred vision. Artificial tears may help, but punctal occlusion is sometimes necessary to keep the tears that your eye manages to produce on the eye longer. Older punctal plug designs worked, but could irritate the eye or simply fall out.
Our doctors recommend the new SmartPlug from Medennium to provide a more permanent solution to the problem. Simply put, they stay in and you don't feel them. eye diseases eye exams eye problems
Cataract evaluation and post-op care
If we all live long enough, we'll all likely develop a cataract. Although they are more common later in life, they can happen to people of any age. Family history, trauma, certain medications and ultraviolet light exposure can all contribute to the formation of cataracts.
Drs. Steve and Stacey Beck are able to evaluate your cataracts, and can also refer you on to one of several outstanding local Ophthalmologists when the time comes for surgery.
Diabetic eye disease
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in people between the ages of 20 to 74. Fortunately, it can be prevented. All patients with diabetes should have a thorough eye examination by an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist annually.
Our doctors can monitor your ocular health for diabetic changes. If necessary, they can refer you on to an Ophthalmologist for treatment should you ever develop diabetic eye disease.
Second opinions
The importance of an honest and impartial second opinion is rarely utilized.
We are more than happy to evaluate any condition of the eye and make a treatment recommendation.
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304 East State Street West Lafayette, Indiana 47906
