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Truly Comprehensive Care
Our office philosophy is that no exam is "routine." Instead, every comprehensive examination performed in our office is tailored to your specific concerns and needs. Your visual system will be analyzed, and your eye health thoroughly evaluated. Dr. Baker prides himself in his discussion and summary of your eyes and vision, and aims to have individuals leave as well-informed patients.
Treatment of Eye and Vision Diseases
Dr. Baker and staff are highly trained to manage a number of eye conditions, both treatable and untreatable, inherited and acquired (or age-related). Cataracts. glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes complications, dry eye, and more are encountered daily. In advanced cases, Dr. Baker works closely with area specialists and surgeons to best manage your care.
Urgent Eyecare and Emergency Services
Our office is equipped to handle injuries, infections, new-onset issues swiftly and effectively. We want to get you feeling better and back to your normal routine as soon as possible. Our office is available on a 24-hour basis for true eye emergencies. Chemical splashes to the eye, injuries to the eye and eyelids, and potential infections should be addressed immediately. Please contact 428-2526 for more information.
Eyewear
Our office has over 800 frames on display in a wide variety of styles and fashion. We offer numerous designer frame lines and only use the industry's best warranties. Our staff is well prepared to help you select an attractive frame while providing information on lens features that will also improve vision and performance.
Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are a great option for nearly all patients. Your contact lens type and brand will be carefully chosen by Dr. Baker to suit your visual and lifestyle needs. Contact Lenses can be worn for nearly any prescription (including astigmatism and bifocal wearers). Of course, proper lens care and safety will be critical to a healthy eye. Dr. Baker will discuss the specifics of your particular lens to best avoid any complications.
Surgical Co-Management
Dr. Baker works closely with numerous area surgeons to perform peri-operative care management for glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery (including LASIK).
How Often Do I Need an Exam?
| Here's a general guideline: | Infants 6 month - 1 Year | First Exam (InfantSEE) |
| Age 3 to 5 years | Every 2 years | |
| Age 6 to 18 years (school-age) | Yearly or every 2 years | |
| Age 18 to 60 years | Every 2 years | |
| Over age 60 | Yearly |
Of course, every person has different needs. Your eye history and medical history play a large role.
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More frequent eye exams may be required in special circumstances of illness or disease.
Dr. Baker will inform you when you should be regularly examined.
In our continued efforts to bring the most advanced technology available to our patients, Dr. Baker is proud to announce the inclusion of the digital widefield retinal imaging as an integral part of your eye exam. This has been a tremendous resource and Dr. Baker now views it as a necessity for thorough care.
Many eye problems can develop without warning and progress with no symptoms. Early on, you might not notice any change in your vision. However, diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal tears or detachments, as well as other health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure, can often be detected with a thorough exam of the retina. The retina is the part of your eye that catches the image of what you are looking at, similar to the film in a camera.
Digital widefield retinal imaging provides:
- A scan to confirm a healthy eye or detect the presence of disease.
- An overview or map of the retina, giving your eye doctor a more complete view than he can achieve by other means.
- The opportunity for you to view and discuss the retinal images of your eye with your doctor at the time of your exam.
- A permanent record for your medical file, enabling your doctor to make important comparisons if potential problems show themselves at a future examination.
