Appointments
Please call during office hours to schedule a complete vision and eye health examination. (See our Hours and Directions page for office hours.) Be prepared to tell the receptionist your preferred time and day of the week for an appointment. A complete examination will take approximately 1 1/2 hours so that we can personally address all of your eye care needs, concerns and questions.
Office Visits
At the time of your first visit, a receptionist will give you a personal information sheet to complete. Please be prepared to provide a complete list of your current medications, health history, and family health history. One of our clinical technicians will review your medical and eye health history. They will perform a number of tests for determining the curvature and prescription measurements of your eyes, check your vision, color and depth perception.
You will then be escorted to an examination room where you will meet your doctor. The doctor will perform a careful refraction to determine your prescription as well as perform a complete eye health examination.
We pay careful attention to both the vision and health of your eyes, because we want you to see your best now and for many years into the future.
Dilation of the eyes is frequently a part of our examinations. This allows the doctor to better view the inside of your eye. While dilated, your eyes will be sensitive to light and you will have difficulty focusing on small print. The dilating drops take approximately 6 hours to wear off. Please bring sunglasses with you or arrange for transportation from your appointment.
Contact Lenses
Our professionals can help fit you into a pair of lenses that is just right for you. We are experts in fitting contact lenses and can handle the most specialized needs. Whether rigid or soft lenses, we are experienced in handling the most difficult of prescriptions.
If you have allergies, then you know allergies can be particularly annoying to contact lens wearers. In the past many people had to quit wearing their lenses during the allergy season. However, new lens materials and allergy medications have made it possible for these people to eliminate the burning itchy eyes associated with allergies. Prescription medications such as Patanol and Alocril are amazingly effective and safe even in children as young as three. Let us know when you come in for your appointment if you have special allergy needs and we will be happy to help you.
Laser Vision Correction
Most people with vision correction issues are wanting to know more about LASIK and whether it is right for them. Here is a brief description of the procedure;
A flap is surgically cut in the cornea and gently folded back. An Excimer Laser is used to reshape the cornea into a flatter shape (this is much like a contact lens corrects vision by forming a new shape on the cornea). The flap is then put back in place, acting like a natural bandage. The healing process is quick and the discomfort level is quite low.
People will often say that they did not feel anything, and could see well the very first day. Most people have improved vision in 24-48 hours. but it must be noted that each person will heal at a different rate. Vision, although greatly improved immediately after surgery, often continues to improve for some weeks, even months.
LASIK is not for everyone. People's eyes are different so even though you may have had a friend who has had LASIK, it may not be the best course of treatment for you. If you are interested in laser vision correction, we will be happy to guide you in picking the right surgeon, procedure and laser appropriate for you.
After the procedure, we take great care to monitor your eyes and adjust your medication for the best possible results.
Optical Dispensing
Our optical laboratory has the latest in equipment to not only fabricate your glasses, but to maintain and repair them should they become broken or damaged.
We are able to tint, coat, harden and edge spectacle lenses. We are able to provide you with any frame or lens design available. Our highly qualified optician and staff are able to adjust and fit your glasses to you for extended comfort and vision.
Frames
- Designer Lines
- Safety Frames
- Sports Frames
- Childrens Frames
- Sunglasses
- Spring Hinges
- Lightweight Space-age
Metals
- Large Selection
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Lens Features
- Thin, Lightweight Lenses
- Safety Lenses
- Polycarbonate Lenses
- Progressive Lenses
- Computer Lenses
- Sports Lenses
- Transition Lenses
- Special Tints
- Anti-Reflective Coatings
- Ultra-Violet Protection
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Eye Infections, Eye Injuries, Dry Eyes
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Call our office at 717-533-5990 during the day and our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. If after hours, leave a message with the nature of the emergency and a doctor will return your call promptly.
State of the art microscopes allow us to examine the front surface of the eye and facial areas around the eye for infection or injury. After assessing the extent of the injury or infection a treatment plan will be formulated and explained to you. Treatment may include medications and supportive care. Follow-up visits to monitor your recovery will be scheduled as needed.
Dry Eyes: Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Dry eyes can be diagnosed by using dyes to observe tear patterns, evaluation of the amount of tears on the front of the eye and from review of your symptoms. Treatment may include artificial tears; eye drops for treating allergies; and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals.
Eye Diseases; Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetes
Cataracts: The natural lens in the eye gradually becomes less clear as we get older. When opacities develop in the lens and the lens gets too hazy, vision will be impaired. Our office can diagnose and manage cataract care. When the cataract affects the vision to the extent that you cannot read or see distant objects comfortably, we will recommend cataract surgery. Our office co-manages with cataract specialists that are proven experts in cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can provide you with a bright new world of vision.
Glaucoma: Glaucoma gradually destroys the optic nerve tissue in the back of the eye. The greatest danger of glaucoma stems from the fact that the disease is painless and without obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred. The most common cause is from pressure being too high inside the eye, but vascular disease and other diseases can also cause glaucoma. We always monitor for glaucoma during routine eye examinations. Tests include checking the pressure of the eye, screening for peripheral vision defects and analyzing the appearance of the optic nerve. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, we typically prescribe medications that lower the eye pressure. Most forms of glaucoma are successfully treated with eye drops. Laser treatments and eye surgery are secondary treatments that offer alternative ways to treat more advanced glaucoma.
Diabetes: Diabetic patients should have a dilated retinal examination each year. Laser treatments have proven to slow the progression of retinal eye disease for many patients. Diabetes often stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the back of the eye, which ultimately leak and damage the retina. If this condition is discovered early, laser treatment can destroy these vessels. We have the latest instruments used to detect changes in the back of the eye. If we discover advancing diabetic eye disease that can be treated or needs further evaluation, we will refer you for consultation and further testing to a board certified retinal specialist.
Surgery Co-Management
Our office provides many of the surgical services such as Cataract surgery, Laser surgery, Refractive surgery and Strabismic surgery.
We offer this in conjunction with the hospital and local eye surgeons.
Additionally, we have working arrangements established with other specialized eye care doctors to manage such things are retinal detachments, retinal tears and hemmorhages.
Fees and Payments
We request that payment be made at the time of your visit. Please stop at the front desk to review your charges. If we participate in your insurance plan, we will submit forms for you.
If you have another insurance carrier, we will supply you with a receipt, which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Insurance
It is important to bring your insurance card to your appointment. Please present it to the recptionist when you arrive. If you are not familiar with the details of your insurance coverage, please consult your policy manual or insurance carrier regarding the necessity to obtain pre-certification or a referral from your primary care physician before your appointment.
Currently we accept Medicare, Geisinger HealthPlan, and Summit Eye Care Alliance-Vision Advantage. We are also specialists with Health Assurance and Health America. As a specialist we can see you for medical reasons only, with a referral from your family doctor. We do not currently participate in any Blue Cross/Blue Shield programs, but can provide you with a vision claim form which you may submit for reimbursement.
Rescheduling and Cancellations
If you find that you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment, please notify our office as soon as possible. We ask that you give us at least 24 hours notice so that we are able to schedule other patients who need our care. Our staff will gladly reschedule any appointment you may need to cancel.
At times, emergencies force us to reschedule appointments. If an unforeseen situation arises, our staff will contact you to reschedule your appointment to ensure that you are seen promptly.
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