Comprehensive Eye Exams
Eye Exams for Infants & Children
Contact Lens Fittings & Evaluations
Treatment of Eye Diseases & Injuries
Co-management of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Low Vision Rehabilitation

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Both vision and ocular health are evaluated in a comprehensive eye exam. Besides the determination of glasses prescriptions, eye coordination, muscle control and focusing ability are carefully assessed. The ocular health evaluation includes assessment for glaucoma, cataracts, infections, dry eyes and allergies, as well as a retinal examination for macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease or other retinal disorders. Our doctors work patiently with you to determine the type of visual correction that will best suit your needs and lifestyle.

Eye Exams for Infants & Children

Did you know the American Optometric Association recommends your child's first eye exam take place during the first year of life? Vision or other ocular problems must be detected and treated early on in order to ensure proper visual development. Amblyopia (lazy eye) can cause permanent vision loss unless it is diagnosed and treated at a young age. Additionally, certain visual disorders can hinder a child's ability or willingness to learn and can be frustrating both for the child and the parents.

Our doctors actively participate in local school vision screenings. Although screenings can pick up gross vision problems, a comprehensive eye examination is necessary to fully assess eye health and vision. We are experienced in the area of pediatric vision and will carefully examine your child's eyes in a fun and engaging way. We also participate in InfantSEE, a public health program that provides a free eye examination during the first year of life.

Contact Lens Fittings & Evaluations

Using the information gathered from your eye examination along with corneal curvature measurements and careful ocular surface evaluation, we will select the type of lens and material most appropriate for your eyes. Whether it be soft, gas permeable, toric, multifocal or monovision, our doctors will take the time to fit you with lenses that provide the best comfort and vision. Our doctors are also experienced in fitting specialty contacts for conditions like keratoconus or for post-surgical corneas. Follow-up visits are necessary to adjust and fine-tune the contact lens prescription to optimize vision. Insertion and removal training is provided for new contact lens wearers. Annual contact lens evaluations are necessary for all contact lens wearers. The eyelids and cornea are carefully assessed along with the fit and power of the contact lenses. Click here to learn more about contact lenses.

Treatment of Eye Diseases & Injuries
We treat ocular emergencies such as infections (“pink eye”), allergies, corneal foreign bodies, corneal abrasions and contact lens-related complications. Our doctors also diagnose and manage eye conditions such as dry eye, eyelid disease, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Co-management of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Because Primary Eyecare Center is an independent optometric practice, we have the ability to pick and work with the finest surgeons in the area and can help you make an informed decision in choosing an eye surgeon. We can make recommendations and discuss the surgery options that will best suit you and your lifestyle. Our doctors are knowledgeable about the latest surgical techniques and options. We offer consultations as well as preoperative and postoperative care for cataract and refractive surgeries.

Low Vision Rehabilitation

Low Vision is a partial loss of vision that is not adequately correctable with glasses, contact lenses, medications or surgery. Common causes of low vision include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inherited retinal diseases and glaucoma. Visual impairment does not have to diminish your quality of life or lead to a loss of independence. A low vision evaluation differs from a routine eye exam in that it focuses on how you function visually in day-to-day life.

Our goal is to help patients obtain information, services and low vision devices that enable them to use their residual vision and continue daily living tasks and hobbies. Low vision aids, such as special magnifiers, telescopic devices and electronic systems may be prescribed to enhance vision. Dr. Tobin is a residency-trained optometrist and provides comprehensive low vision care within the practice.