EYE HEALTH AND EXAMS

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EYE HEALTH and EXAMS

We welcome new and established patients for routine eye exams. For years, people in the Las Vegas community have been trusting our staff and Dr. Timothy Perozek to evaluate the health of their eyes. Many of our patients return to our office each year for their annual eye examination. At this visit, our experienced ophthalmic assistants and physician will work together to check your vision, determine whether your vision could be improved with glasses or contact lenses, and examine your eyes carefully with specialized technology for the presence of any eye conditions or diseases that might threaten your eyesight.

We are strong advocates of the helpful role good nutrition can play in preventing disease. According to FDA studies, you should consume 9 to 13 one half cup servings of fruits and vegetables each day to reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke and many other conditions. Fruits and vegetables are excellent natural sources of antioxidants and these phytochemicals have been shown to play an important role in disease prevention.

Many people do not realize that some conditions like glaucoma and retinal disease may create few or no symptoms, especially in the early stages of the disease. Early detection of conditions like this allow for more effective treatment and a better prognosis. Every day our physicians protect and improve our patients’ eyesight by treating conditions they have detected on an annual eye exam.

Remember, a comprehensive eye exam takes time. Waiting to complete paperwork, obtain pre-authorizations for insurance coverage, then be screened by our certified ophthalmic technician for a refraction, and then waiting for your pupils to be medically dilated can be frustrating. During the visit, our ophthalmologist, Dr. Timothy Perozek, will take the steps necessary to use his technology and expertise to examine your eyes as well as discuss any findings or recommendations. This can take considerable time. Many patients will be at our office for over an hour or so to complete the entire process. But it is worth it.