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A comprehensive eye exam is an important part of preventative health care. Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining healthy eyes by detecting and preventing disease in both adults and children. Comprehensive eye exams can detect eye diseases and disorders such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachments, macular degeneration, as well as other systemic health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Some diseases develop slowly without causing pain or vision loss. Early detection of any problems can reduce the risk of further harm and allow for a choice of treatment options.
Part of your exam includes the following procedures: patient background and history, visual acuity to evaluate how clearly you see, a refraction to determine the need for an eyeglass prescription, slit lamp examination which allows the doctor to view the health of the inside and outside parts of the eye and eyelids in detail, tonometry which measures the pressure inside your eye to detect glaucoma, and dilation which allows the doctor to view the inside of the eye for any eye diseases.
At Clermont Family Eyecare, we provide comprehensive eye exams to patients of all ages. When our patients leave our practice, they walk away having received the most thorough eye exam ever. The initial appointment usually lasts about 45 minutes so that we can gain the full scope of your history and vision.
Children should be evaluated closely to ensure proper vision development. Many children will not complain of vision problems or blurry vision because they do not know what “normal” vision looks like. It is important to have your child’s vision evaluated if the child performs poorly in school, complain of headaches, or struggles with homework. Vision is closely linked to the learning process. Regular eye examinations are important to see clearly, learn easily, and preserve visual health for life.
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If you plan to wear contact lenses, you’ll need a separate eye exam because contact lenses are classified as medical devices. The good news is a contact lens exam can usually be performed at the same time as your comprehensive eye exam.
If you plan to wear contact lenses, let us know upon booking your comprehensive eye exam so you don’t have to book separate appointments.
During a contact lens exam, the optometrist will need to evaluate the size and shape of your eye to find a lens that fits your eye properly. The eye doctor may also check for any eye health issues that could affect contact lens comfort.
Specifically, an eye exam for contacts will include:
Once these tests are complete, the doctor will place a contact lens on your eye to evaluate the fit. Your prescription will be finalized after the doctor determines the contact lens that fit properly, is comfortable and provides acceptable vision. This prescription will designate contact lens power, a base curve (a shape matching the curvature of your eye) and diameter.
Contact lenses correct your vision and are easy to wear. Choosing the contact lenses that are right for you depends on your vision and the degree of comfort sought. There are many types of contacts designed to suit almost anyone. The doctor will select the best contact lens design to fit the shape of your eye to ensure the best vision possible. Types of contact lenses include:
Soft contact lenses are the most commonly prescribed due to the fact that they are extremely comfortable. Soft contacts are now available in multi focal, for astigmatism and even for overnight wear. Soft contact lenses include:
Sometimes called rigid or gas-permeable lenses, hard contact lenses offer sharper vision and can correct severe nearsightedness or astigmatism.
There are instances where a standard contact lens will not work. There are many types of specialty contact lenses for astigmatism, presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, keratoconus and other eye conditions. Multifocal and scleral lenses are also included in this category. The doctor will design a lens specifically for your eye shape and prescription.
At our practice, we offer all types and brands of contact lenses specifically fitted for each individual's needs. It is very important that your lenses are fitted correctly based on your prescription, eye shape and specific needs.
It’s also important to note that if you wear contact lenses, your annual eye exams typically will cost more than an exam for someone who doesn’t wear contacts due to the additional tests included. The cost depends on several factors such as the prescription, lens type, lens design, brand, and replacement modality.
Like eyeglasses prescriptions, most contact lens prescriptions expire one to two years after your eye exam/contact lens fitting and will therefore require annual follow-up exams to monitor the shape and fit of the lens on your eye.
Millions of Americans are affected by dry eye syndrome. Dry eye is a common and chronic condition in which the tears are not sufficient enough to lubricate and nourish the eye. Tears are very important for providing great vision and maintaining the health of your eye. Symptoms can range from mild irritation to severe symptoms that affect daily life. If you have dry eyes, you either do not produce enough tears or have a poor quality of tears. Dr. Love can educate you on how to treat and prevent future damage from dry eyes. If you are experiencing persistent symptoms of dry eye, it is importanct to contact Clermont Family Eyecare for a dry eye evaluation at 352-293-2183.
Tears are made of three main layers:
Tears are secreted by special glands located around the eye and in the eyelids. Each time you blink your eye, the tears spread across the front surface of the eye or the cornea. Tears drain out of the eye through small drainage ducts located on the inner corners of the eyelid. Tears provide lubrication to the eye, reduce the risk of infection and wash away any matter that is in the eye. If there is an imbalance of the tear production and drainage, then a person may experience dry eyes.
Some patients experience painful symptoms while others are not aware that their glands are dying off and have no symptoms. Excessive tears running down the face like you are crying is a symptom of dry eyes.
Make sure to schedule an appointment with Clermont Family Eyecare if you are experiencing any dry eye symptoms or if you would like to have a full dry eye evaluation.
Dry eyes can result from several factors that dry out the tear film other than an insufficient tear system. Some of these factors can be due to dry air from air conditioning, heat, or other environmental conditions. There are several conditions that increase the chance of developing dry eyes, such as,
Usually, the first thing that comes to mind is to purchase an over the counter eye drop. Many times, over the counter eye drops offer short term relief and the problem is masked. Therefore, the conditions go untreated for years. There are a number of steps that can be taken to treat dry eye but there isn’t a cure for the condition. Dr. Love has a dry eye starter pack that is available to everyone in order to help prevent and ease dry eyes. If you are experiencing dry eye syndrome, call us to see what we can do for you. Dry eye syndrome can be frustrating, but we can help relieve your annoying dry eye symptoms. At Clermont Family Eyecare, we offer a wide range of options for your dry eye treatment needs. Schedule your appointment with us today by scheduling online or calling our office at 352-293-2183.
Call 352-293-2183 today to schedule your dry eye evaluation!
At Clermont Family Eyecare, we provide management for laser vision correction such as lasik and PRK before and after the surgery. We practice the highest standards of care to ensure that you are receiving the best care possible.
Lasik is a laser eye surgery used to correct refractive errors of the eye. Patients usually opt for LASIK when they tired of wearing contacts or glasses. Although there are no guarantees for treatment, the vast majority of LASIK patients report huge improvements in their vision – many with or close to 20/20. Lasik surgery has a tremendous success rate with about 97% of patients report satisfactory results.
Our goal is to educate you on the various refractive procedures and how you can continue to care for your eye health after the surgery is completed.
If you have any questions about eye surgery, please don’t hesitate to call us today today. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff would be happy to speak with you.
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is an eye condition where objects at a distance appear blurry and out of focus and objects up close are clear. Myopia is caused by the eyeball growing too long causing the image not to focus on the retina. Excessive corneal curvature can also cause myopia. Generally, myopia develops during childhood when the eye is going through periods of rapid growth. The growth may continue to progress quickly until early adulthood when the eye tends to stabilize and change slowly.
Nearsightedness has increased exponentially over the last twenty years. In some countries, such as China, over 80% of the population is nearsighted. In the United States, myopia has increased 65% in the last thirty years. Now 42% of people in the United States aged 12-54 are myopic, and that number is increasing at an alarming rate, especially among school-age children. It is estimated that about 25% of the world are myopic and that number is expected to grow 50% by 2050.
Our population is increasingly becoming more nearsighted. A combination of factors such as culture, diet, and genetics have been documented to influence the growth rate of myopia. Eye fatigue from increasing amounts of close-up work with computers, phones, tablets, reading and studying are factors in contributing to the growing incidence of myopia. Also, less time is spent outdoors which contribute to the increase in myopia. More time is spent looking at objects closer to our faces and less time focusing on objects far away.
Low amounts of nearsightedness can make your vision blurry, but higher amounts of nearsightedness can increase the risk of developing:
Schedule an appointment today to see if your child is at risk!
Myopia Control is the practice of implementing professional techniques to help slow the progression of myopia. Myopia Control is for parents of children who agree that progressive myopia is more than a vision problem, but rather a real disease. Myopia Control is not to be taken lightly. Our Myopia Control programs require a vested interest to ensure compliance. They take time, financial investment and patience.
We understand that every patient is different therefore we offer several different treatment options that are customized to you and your unique needs. The doctor carefully monitors each myopia management case. Myopia management treatments may include:
Orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-K, is a method where specially designed contact lenses are used to temporarily reshape the cornea while sleeping to improve the vision. The lenses are worn while asleep and removed upon waking in the morning. Gentle molding changes that occur overnight change the shape of the cornea so that light rays not only focus onto the center of the retina, called the fovea, but also focus onto the peripheral retina. For most Ortho-K patients, the effect causes close to 20/20 vision all day long until night, when the lenses must be worn again. The child can have 20/20 uncorrected vision using no glasses or contact lenses all day long. Studies show that it is an effective way to reduce myopia progression.
Atropine is a prescribed eye drop used previously in eye care for treatment of inflammation and for relaxing the focusing muscle for a more accurate exam in children. The exact mechanism is unclear, but researches
feel that atropine may cause a change in the biochemical mechanisms involved in regulation of elongation of the eye. Low dose atropine is instilled nightly anywhere from a few months to two years. Atropine therapy has shown promise in reducing the progression of myopia. However, some doctors are conservative when prescribing it because atropine can have some side effects such as redness or itchiness around the eye.
*MiSight 1 day® contact lens is the only FDA approved soft contact lens indicated to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children, aged 8-12 at the initiation of treatment. Slowing of myopia progression is expected but not guaranteed. We are excited to journey together with your family in this program now and into the future.
Medical insurance or vision plans may cover a basic eye examination which is around $150. However, neither covers myopia control programs. If your child is a candidate for myopia control, we will first decide which program is better for your child. Then, the myopia program and costs which begin at only $1500 will be fully discussed during the consultation. We are committed to be available along this journey and we ask for your commitment to the follow up appointments and lens wear expectations.
Give us a call 352-293-2183 to schedule a consultation today!
For those patients needing glasses or contact lenses, we offer a complete optical department. Since your prescription can be filled at the same place it was written, you will not only save time and travel, you will also have the security of knowing the doctor who wrote the prescription is available to answer questions. Our office is staffed with experienced opticians who specialize in high fashion eyewear and carry an assortment of designer frames.
TempSure Envi is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to firm up loose skin on the face and treat dry eye. This non-invasive treatment can also minimize facial wrinkles and fine lines. At Clermont Family Eyecare, we provide skin tightening treatments to help people in Clermont and the surrounding areas to look and feel their absolute best! Call 352-243-2700 to schedule a consultation.
As we age, our bodies lose the ability to generate collagen quickly which causes our skin to lose elasticity. This leads to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. By delivering gentle radiofrequency heat to your skin, TempSure increases your skin’s temperature for a defined amount of time. This heat triggers the body’s natural reaction to produce new collagen. After the treatment, the collagen fibers become tighter and denser. As a result, excess skin in the lower and upper eyelid is reduced, leaving you with radiant, youthful skin.
If you are suffering from Dry Eye Syndrome, Tempsure Envi stimulates clogged tear glands and revives an optimal surface for the eye. After your treatment at Clermont Family Eyecare, we will provide recommendations and supplements for you to improve the quality of their tears.
When you come in for your consultation at Clermont Family Eyecare, Dr. Love and her team will discuss your goals and create a custom treatment plan for you. During a face-only treatment, you will experience a gentle warming sensation around the target area(s).
Treatments last about 30-60 minutes, depending on the area being treated. After the treatment, there is usually only a slight amount of redness on the skin, which quickly subsides. There is no downtime, allowing you to return to your normal activities immediately!
You will walk away from your appointment with an instant, natural glow, and what many clients describe as a “tighter” feeling. Best of all, collagen will continue to rebuild over time, enhancing your skin’s overall appearance.
TempSure works on all skin types, meaning that everyone is a candidate. Treatments are primarily recommended for clients who experience skin laxity (looseness) around the eyes, baggy eyes, wrinkles or dry eyes. We love this radiofrequency system because it can treat the smaller, more delicate areas on the face. If you have crow’s feet around your eyes or frown lines between your brows, TempSure Envi can help you get the beautiful skin you’ve always wanted.
TempSure Envi has been carefully designed with comfort in mind. The radiofrequency laser provides a pleasant and effective treatment every time. Most of our patients describe the treatment as comfortable.
Treatments last about 30-60 minutes, depending on the area being treated. There is no downtime, allowing you to return to your normal activities immediately.
We usually recommend that you schedule a series of treatments and regular maintenance appointments to help your body counteract the loss of collagen that is part of the natural aging process. Treatments can vary from 3 to 7 treatments.
Instantly! You will walk away from your appointment with a natural glow, and what many patients describe as a “tighter” feeling. Best of all, your results will continue to enhance over time.
Call Clermont Family Eyecare at 352-243-2700 to set up your consultation. Our aesthetics experts will discuss your skincare goals and create a custom treatment plan specifically for you. Get amazing, radiant skin without plastic surgery or downtime. Contact us today!
