- Pediatric CareDr. Alpino enjoys the randomness and variety of primary care optometry. He has particular interests in binocular vision, contact lenses, pediatrics, and ocular disease. He has a diverse training background with formal externships at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Hospital, Midwest Retina, Erdey Searcy Ophthalmology Group, and Columbus Laser and Cataract Center.
- Primary CareDr. Cindy Zwolensky was born and raised in Barbour County, West Virginia. She is a graduate of Philip Barbour High School and a 2002 graduate of West Virginia University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, receiving her Doctorate of Optometry in 2006. After receiving her Doctorate, Dr. Zwolensky completed a post-graduate residency program in Primary Care Optometry at The Eye Institute of PCO in 2007.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damages the nerve connecting the eye to the brain. Left untreated, glaucoma can result in permanent blindness in just a few years. The seriousness of this common eye disease underscores the importance of having regular eye exams.
- OphthalmologyAfter graduation, Dr. Kerr completed a 13-month post-doctoral residency in ocular disease at the prestigious Cincinnati Eye Institute, where he trained under some of the country’s top ophthalmological surgeons. He will bring with him extensive clinical experience in the fields of glaucoma, cornea, retina, oculo-plastics, and neuro-ophthalmology. Dr. Kerr has a passion for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions and diseases of every variety, and can also provide patients with comprehensive care (including diabetic exams), contact lens fittings, and Pre-/Post-operative management.
- Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration — abbreviated as AMD — is a disease of the retina, the light-sensitive portion of your eye. The retina is located at the back of the eye, and the macula is a small area near the very center. Your macula is responsible for your central vision.
- Laser Eye SurgeryLicensed in both West Virginia and Pennsylvania, Dr. Zwolensky has been practicing primary care optometry in West Virginia for over six years, providing comprehensive eye exams (including diabetic examinations), contact lens examinations, treatment, and management of ocular disease, and contact lens fittings. She has also been employed by a cataract surgeon, providing pre- and post-operative eye services for the past five years prior to joining Spectrum Optical. In addition, she has been affiliated with laser correction centers and has provided surgical consultations and post-operative eye care for LASIK and PRK.
- CataractsEven though AMD is common among older people, it’s not as well known as cataracts — another eye disease that occurs more often with age. But while cataracts can be treated and “cured,” there’s no cure for AMD. Instead, people who have AMD require treatments that help slow the progression of the disease, which is why early detection is very important.
- Cataract SurgeryCataracts are probably the most well-known eye condition associated with age. By the age of 80, more than half of all people living in the US either have a cataract or have undergone cataract surgery.
- Eye ExamYour eye exam is about more than just a prescription. At Spectrum Optical, we take the time to get to know your vision goals and address your unique concerns. Whether you need custom contact lenses, diabetic eye care, or relief from acute eye conditions or migraines, our team of Optometrists will develop a customized treatment plan for you.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of adults over the age of 40 with diabetes have diabetic retinopathy. And the rates are even higher among African- and Mexican-Americans.
- Botox® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine injected by your doctor into the muscles around your head and neck. The treatment works by canceling nerve signals to those muscles and reducing tension in the targeted areas. This treatment can provide a number of cosmetic benefits, such as reducing wrinkles and fine lines on the face, though that’s not all! Our doctors may prescribe BOTOX