Wake Forest Eye Care Center

We take contact lens fitting, lens care, and follow-up care very seriously. Our eye doctors are very knowledgeable about the latest developments in contact lens technology and the options that are available to meet your needs. Before your appointment, you can review videos that give you a first look at instructions on insertion and removal and best hygiene practices.

Thanks to the ever-present electronics, we are all exposed to an increasing level of harmful blue light daily. Computer monitors, laptops, tablets, smartphones, LED TVs and even compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs emit blue light. Exposure to blue light can suppress melatonin and disrupt your natural sleep cycle. It may also lead to eye strain, headaches, and blurred vision. We recommend the best lenses for you and your lifestyle including coatings to reduce glare and your exposure to harmful blue light.

Our patient care coordinators will help you navigate your insurance benefits to ensure that you get the most from your plan, calculating and applying all benefits to services and medical devices. No insurance – No problem. We offer Private Pay options to assist with the cost of your exam as well as your glasses and contact lenses.

The most common form of glaucoma is associated with an increase in the fluid pressure inside the eye. The increase in pressure may cause progressive damage to the optic nerve and loss of nerve fibers. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the United States. Damage to the optic nerve is typically slow and painless, and a large portion of vision can be lost before vision problems are notices. Your Optometrist will look for any signs of glaucoma at each visit and advise a treatment plan.

A cataract is a cloudy or opaque area in the normally clear lens of the eye. Most cataracts develop in people over 55. Depending upon its size and location, it can interfere with normal vision. Cataracts typically develop in both eyes, but one is usually worse than the other. While there are no clinically proven approaches to preventing cataracts, simple preventive strategies include reducing exposure to sunlight through UV-blocking lenses, decreasing or discontinuing smoking, and increasing antioxidant vitamin intake. Your Optometrist can help you decide on the appropriate time for cataract surgery which is highly successful.

The Macula is the portion of the retinal layer at the back of the eye that is used to focus on details. Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that occurs when there are changes to the central vision or macula. Objects may appear to be distorted in shape and straight lines appear wavy or crooked or a dark or empty area appears in the center of vision. These are two types of Macular Degeneration, wet and dry. Wet is less common but can be more rapid and severe.

Eye Care Wake Forest uses ultra-widefield digital retinal imaging as part of your wellness check. If detected early, most retinal conditions such as Diabetic Retinopathy, age-related Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Hypertension, and other diseases can be treated successfully. A wellness check typically does not require dilation.

There are many brands and types of contact lenses. Your doctor can recommend the best ones for you after a contact lens exam. The technicians will then train you to insert and remove the contact lenses as well as train you on the proper hygiene, wearing schedule, and proper disinfection procedures to use with your lenses. Remember, contact lenses are a medical device and must be fit and treated properly.

Most of the times lid hygiene and hot compresses combined with gentle massage will help reduce styes. Make an appointment with your optometrist who may recommend a prescription antibiotic ointment to use daily along with the hot compresses.

Ocular migraine attacks cause vision problems, called an aura, which can cause flashing lights and blind spots in one or both eyes that last for a short time – less than an hour. You should always check with your eye doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. The visual aura may or may not be followed by a headache.

Diabetes can cause changes in nearsightedness, farsightedness, and the ability to focus on near objects. It can also cause a weakening or swelling of the tiny blood vessels inside the eye, known as diabetic retinopathy. If left untreated, it can cause blindness. In a routine eye examination, your optometrist can diagnose potential vision-threatening changes in your eye that may be able to be treated to prevent blindness. In the early stages, diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy.

Floaters are small semi-transparent specks or particles within the fluid inside the eye that becomes noticeable when they move within the line of sight. In a comprehensive eye examination, your doctor will look into your eyes with special Instruments such as the biomicroscope and ophthalmoscope. Your Optometrist uses these instruments to examine the health of the inside of your eyes to be sure that there are no other health problems associated with the flashes and floaters. Almost everyone sees a few floaters at one time or another. If you notice a sudden change in the number or size of the spots, contact your doctor of optometry right away for an examination to be sure they are not the result of a more serious problem, such as a detached retina.

The most common signs/symptoms include stinging, itchy, scratchy and uncomfortable eyes; and sometimes a burning feeling. Dry Eyes are normally a sign that your eyes are not producing enough tears. Excessive dryness can damage normally moist tissues and possibly scar the cornea. Your Optometrist can give you some solutions with nutritional supplements and prescription medications to reduce inflammation of the eye to improve necessary tear production. Dry eye can make contact lens wear more difficult.

According to the American Optometric Association it is recommended that a patient have their eyes examined at least once between 3 and 5 years of age and at age 6, before first grade and annually thereafter.

No, we do not accept health choice. To learn more about the insurances we accept please visit our website or give us a call!

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Yes we do accept BCBS. Sometimes the out of state plans can be a bit tricky, so just call us at your convenience and we will verify your benefits. Thanks!