Services provided at our office include:
	COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATIONS		CONTACT LENSES
	OPTICAL		EYE INFECTIONS AND DRY EYE MANAGEMENT
	COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME		EYE DISEASE DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT
	SURGICAL CO-MANAGEMENT		LASER VISION CORRECTION INFORMATION
	LOW VISION		VISION THERAPY

COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATIONS

We know your vision is important to you - and it's important to us. when we do eye exams, we refuse to cut corners. We always schedule ample time so you will never feel rushed. Our office provides the complete eye care for both adult and children. Our comprehensive examinations chack your eyes inside and out for any potential disorders like: Glaucoma, cataracts and all other eyes diseases as well as high blood preasure, diabetes and other systemic diseases. Your visual skills and abilities are carefully evaluated and the appropriate treatment is prescribed, whether it's medication, glasses or contact lenses. In spite of our track record for highly accurate prescriptions, there are eyes that can be unsatable for reasons ranging form medications to illness. In these rare cases, we will gladly re-examine the patient and remake the glases. We are prepared to handle whateveryour eye care needs, and will treat them with the latest in diagnostic equipment. Our commitment is to keep up with whatever advances will come next. 

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CONTACT LENSES

Contact Lenses are the perfect solution for people with vision problems that do not wish to have surgery and do not like the visual appearance of eyeglasses. Millions of people wear these little disks that fit right in your eyeand give crisp, clear vision to the user without changing their appearance. However, there are color contact lenses and specialty contacts that can change your appearance by giving your eyes a new color or different look. We have been fitting specialty contact lenses for years and have seen some incredible changes in that time. We work with the latest lens materials, which offer vastly improved oxygen transmission to your eyes. We fit many bifocal and multifocal, spherical, toric and colored contact lenses. Although rigid contact lenses are a shrinking segment of the industry, we still have a large number of patients who wear them.  The contact lens materials available today far surpass those available just a few years ago in terms of eye health and comfort. Allergies can be particularly annoying to contact lens wearers. In the past many people had to quit wearing their lenses for a month or two during the allergy season. New lens materials and allergy medications have made it possible for these people to eliminate itchy eyes. These medications are amazingly effective and safe even in children as young as three.

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OPTICAL

Going back as little as 25 years ago fashion was a new concept in eyewear. Eyeglass frames werea a medical device. Luckily for eyeglases wearers the industry has come a long way; everyone from designers to stylist to patients themselves recognizes eyewear as a fashion accesory. An essential part of geting a pair or eyeglases are the lenses. The lenses are made basically from three materials: plastic, glass and polycarbonate. We can also upgrade them with color tints, UV - protectans or photochromics. Our optical laboatory has the latest technology in equipment to not only fabricate your glasses, but to maintain and repair them if thay become broken or damaged. Our optical department is able to provide you with any frame or lens design available. Our high qualified opticians and staff are able to adjust and fit your glasses to your extended comfrot and vision.

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EYE INFECTIONS AND DRY EYE MANAGEMENT

Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at 480-840-6888 during office hours or our emergency number; 480-251-5585 after hours or on weekends. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. 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 Eye Syndrome or DES is one of the most common problems treated by eye physicians. Over ten million Americans suffer from dry eyes. This syndrome is usually caused by a problem with the quality of the tear film that lubricates the eyes. One of the most common reasons for DES is simply the normal aging process Many other factors, such as hot, dry or windy climates, high altitudes, air conditioning and cigarrete smoke also can cause dry eyes. The symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. There are several methods to test for dry eyes. Dr. Kneip will first determine the underlying cause by measuring the production, evaporation rate and quality of the tear film. Special drops that will highlight the problems that would be otherwise invisible are particularly helpful to diagnose the presence and extend of the dryness. Treatment may include artificial tears; eye drops for treating allergies; and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals. Treating dry eye syndrome is important not only for comfort, but also for the health of the cornea.

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COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME

Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS is a very real problem for many people who spend hours daily in front of a computer screen. According to estimates, 88 % of americans that work on a computer each day are suffereing of some degree of Computer Vision Syndrome. The symptons include: headaches, loss of focus, burning or tired eyes, double or blurred vision, etc. We strive to provide you with the clearest and most comfortable prescription possible for your individual vision needs. We offer the most technologically advanced lenses and have the expertise to fit them properly to your face. We can discuss your specific work environment and offer insights and tips to improve your visual comfort.

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EYE DISEASE DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT

Cataracts: A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens. 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 will perform a comprehensive eye examination to diagnose and manage cataract care. When symptoms begin to appear we will be able to improve your vision using new glasses, strong befocals, appropriate lightning or other visual aids. If the cataract affects the vision to the extent that you cannot read or see distant objects comfortably, we will recommend cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States. Our office co-manages with cataract specialists that are proven experts in cataract surgery.

Glaucoma: Glaucoma is the term applied to a group of diseases that 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 the elevated preasure inside the eye, but vascular disease or 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: Diabetes can affect the eyes in a number of ways. Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that can cause severe vision loss or even blindness. 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.

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SURGICAL CO-MANAGEMENT

Our office works closely with local ophthalmologists who provide eye surgical services such as Larer Vision Refractive surgery, Cataract surgery, Retinal surgery, Oculoplastic surgery and Strabismic surgery.

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LASER VISION CORRECTION INFORMATION

Everyone is talking about LASIK. Here is a brief description of the procedure.

A flap is cut in the cornea and then the flap is gently folded back. An Excimer Laser is used to reshape the cornea, much like a contact lens forms a new shape on the cornea, only the laser is permanent. The flap is then put back in place, acting like a natural bandage.

The "Wow!" effect of Lasik is the very rapid recovery of vision and the decreased level of discomfort post-operatively. You hear from people that they did not feel anything, and could see well the very first day. Most people have functional vision in 24-48 hours, although this is true in some cases, it must be noted that each person will heal at a different rate. Vision, although greatly improved immediately after surgery, continues to improve for some weeks, even months.

Everyones eyes are different. Even though you may have had a friend who has had LASIK, it does not mean it is right 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. For many of you who are long-term contact lens wearers my pre-operative input can make the difference between an excellent result and a mediocre one.

Post-operatively we can monitor your eyes, and taper medications to arrive at the best possible result. After all, no one knows your eyes better than your optometrist.

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LOW VISION

Low vision is not the same of blindness. A person with low vision has some useful sight. However, low vision usually interferes with the performance of daily  activities. A person with low vision may not recognize images at a distance or be able to differentiate colors of similar tones. To determine the extent of your useful vision, you will need to have your eyes examined. Our team at Neighborhood Vision Center will work with you after your examination to identify treatment options , which include: optical devices (magnifiers, telephones or close circuit televisions), techniques that will help you to utilize your remeining vision, etc.  We can direct those who have low vision problems to products that will help them carry on the day-to-day tasks that they need to perform.

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VISION THERAPY

Visual therapy is also known as visual training, vision training or visual therapy. it is a type of physical therapy for the eyes and brain. Visual therapy is a highly effective non surgical treatment for many common visual problems as lazy eye, crossed eyes, double vision and some reading and learning disabilities. The act of sight not only includes ones eyes, but it also includes the neurological activity that processes the visual information. Throwing a ball or skiing down a hill, is a learned activity; to do either well takes practice. Those who do it best are those who started learning at the earliest age. Sight plays an important role in the learning of these activities. Sight is the steering mechanism; it is the main activity that provides feedback regarding what really is happening. We assess the visual system and recommend Vision Therapy when indicated to help individuals learn how to process visual information and develop better hand-eye coordination skills. We work closely with local Vision Therapy specialists when additional testing and training is indicated.

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