A Therapeutic Optometrist is a specialist that has passed national/state board examinations to prescibe medications in treating diseases of the eyes and visual system. This healthcare practitioner is trained to diagnose signs of eye disease, which may be related to Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, Stroke, Auto-Immune conditions, Athersclerosis, Graves Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, AIDS, etc. Diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions include Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial/Viral Conjunctivitis, Dry Eyes, Ocular Trauma, Corneal Infections/Disease, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Disease etc. An examination may include a prescription for glasses and/or contacts. First time contact lenses wearers are properly trained by our staff how to insert/remove/store contacts. We fit and stock contacts for all types of patient"s needs including Astigmatism, Bifocal, Multifocal, Monovision, or Colored Contacts.
