A premium cataract evaluation helps determine if you’re a good candidate for premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) that can improve vision at multiple distances and potentially reduce reliance on glasses, offering a more comprehensive solution compared to standard IOLs. 

Glaucoma evaluation and laser treatments, like laser trabeculoplasty and laser iridotomy, are used to manage glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can damage the optic nerve, by improving fluid drainage and reducing eye pressure. 

Retinal evaluations, also known as retinal exams or funduscopy, are crucial for assessing the health of the retina and optic nerve, often involving dilation of the pupils and using specialized tools like fundus cameras and imaging techniques to detect and monitor eye conditions. 

Treatment for dry eye usually depends on what’s causing your symptoms. There are a few different types of treatment that can ease your symptoms and help keep your eyes healthy. Learn More Here

Using only the latest technology and most advanced approaches, Dr. Michael Sheety and his team of eye care physicians can provide an unparalleled level of medical and surgical care for the eye.  By employing innovating interventional treatments corneal Implants (INTACS), collagen cross-linking (CXL), lamellar and penetrating corneal transplantation, Dr. Sheety will work with you to determine the best way to achieve your visual potential.

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess skin, fat, or muscle from the eyelids to improve their appearance and potentially vision. It can address issues like droopy eyelids, bags under the eyes, and excess skin that obstructs vision. 

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder in which the cornea, which is usually round, begins to thin and change shape. As the cornea weakens and thins, it will bulge into a conical shape. Keratoconus typically affects both eyes, impacting one eye with greater severity than the other. While environmental factors contribute to the onset of this disease, significant evidence shows that it can also be genetic. Keratoconus in its mildest form will often go undetected, and the disorder’s rate of progression is different in each case. As the cornea’s shape becomes distorted, blurred vision occurs.

Keratoconus treatments aim to correct the irregular shape of the cornea and improve vision.

A corneal abrasion is a scratch or scrape on the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, often caused by minor trauma, and can cause pain, light sensitivity, and a feeling of something in the eye. 

Causes of Corneal Abrasions:

• Direct Trauma: Scratches from fingernails, twigs, or other objects.

• Foreign Bodies: Dust, dirt, or sand getting trapped under the eyelid.

• Contact Lenses: Poorly fitted or damaged contact lenses.

• Chemical or Flash Burns: Exposure to chemicals or intense light.

• Other: Eye rubbing, dry eyes, or congenital dystrophies.

Uveitis, an inflammation of the eye's middle layer (uvea), requires prompt medical attention to prevent vision loss. Treatment options vary depending on the underlying cause and severity of inflammation. 

Common Treatment Options:

• Corticosteroids: Eye drops, injections, or oral medications to reduce inflammation. 

• Antibiotics or Antivirals: If uveitis is caused by an infection. 

• Immunosuppressants: To suppress the immune system and reduce inflammation in autoimmune uveitis. 

• Dilating Eye Drops: To widen the pupil and reduce pain. 

• Surgery: In rare cases, surgery may be necessary to remove scar tissue or treat complications. 

A pterygium is a non-cancerous, fleshy growth that develops on the conjunctiva, the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye. It typically appears as a triangular-shaped growth that extends from the inner corner of the eye towards the center (cornea). 

Conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye," is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids.

Conjunctivitis can be caused by various factors, including: 

• Bacterial infections: Most commonly caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pneumoniae. 

• Viral infections: Caused by viruses like adenovirus or herpes simplex virus. 

• Allergic reactions: To allergens like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. 

• Irritants: Such as smoke, chlorine, or contact lenses. 

People with diabetes should have an annual dilated eye exam to check for and treat diabetic eye disease, which can cause serious vision loss if left untreated. 

Every diabetic eye exam requires pupil dilation for a clear view of your eyes’ inner structures— specifically, your retina, optic nerve, and blood vessels in the back of your eye.

In some cases, after a retinal exam, additional tests will be recommended for further examination, such as a fluorescein angiography or optical coherence tomography.

Chronic tearing, or epiphora, treatment focuses on addressing the underlying cause, which can include dry eyes, blocked tear ducts, allergies, or infections, and may involve medications, procedures, or surgery.

Non invasive treatments are at the forefront of treating persistent tearing using a small balloon to open the tear ducts. No sutures or incisions are required.

Your examination will include a complete evaluation of the internal and external health of your eyes. We will do a tear film analysis, measure corneal thickness, pupil size, corneal topography and produce a Wavefront map of the surface of your eyes all in the comfortable, relaxed atmosphere in our state-of-the-art facility at OC Surgical. During the course of the exam you’ll meet and visit with our Medical & Surgical Director Dr. Michael Sheety. Upon completion of your exam, Dr. Sheety will tell you if you’re a good candidate for Laser Vision Correction, remember that even if you couldn’t previously qualify for Lasik you may now be a good candidate using newer advanced technology.

A blocked tear duct, or nasolacrimal duct obstruction, occurs when the tear drainage system is partially or completely blocked, preventing tears from draining normally, leading to symptoms like watery eyes and potential infections. 

Tear duct blockage may lead to an infection (dacryocystitis) in part of the nasolacrimal duct called the lacrimal sac. Most often, there is a bump on the side of the nose right next to the corner of the eye. Treatment for this often requires oral antibiotics. Sometimes, the sac needs to be surgically drained.

Blepharitis is one of the most common ocular conditions caused by an inflammation of the eyelids, usually as a result of a blockage in the oil glands at the base of the eyelashes. In some cases, blepharitis is caused by a bacterial infection or skin condition such as dandruff of the scalp or rosacea.

Common procedures include:

• Eyelid margin cleaning efficiently removes bacteria, biofilm and demodex mites from your eyelids, and opens clogged meibomian glands.

• Thermal pulsation treatment melts and removes the particles that are blocking the meibomian glands.

• Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy opens clogged eyelid glands to allow for a  normal flow of oils into the tear film.