- Emergency CareWhen you get emergency care or are treated by an out-of-network provider at an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgical center, you are protected from balance billing. In these cases, you shouldn’t be charged more than your plan’s copayments, coinsurance and/or deductible.
- GlaucomaSometimes the doctors will want to perform gonioscopy to clearly evaluate the angles at the front of the eye to determine if the drainage system is working correctly, which can also affect intraocular pressure. This test is performed by the doctor at the slit lamp microscope with a special mirrored lens that is held to the front of the eye. Gonioscopy is usually done once a year on patients with glaucoma, but can be done more frequently at the doctor’s discretion.
- OphthalmologyAdvances in the field of ophthalmology have provided many patients with the opportunity to maintain quality vision and prevent further complications with early treatment. Whether you have a condition due to age, injury, environmental factors, or genetics...
- Macular DegenerationBe aware of any risk factors for eye disease. Think in terms of family history of any vision loss, particularly diabetes, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. If you have any risk factors, be sure to come in and have an exam.
- Laser Eye SurgeryCataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in the world. A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Our cataract surgeons can remove the clouded lens and replace it with an artificial lens that restores clear vision. We perform cataract surgery at Salem Laser and Surgery Center, our outpatient eye surgery center.
- CataractsLenSx is a new technology for cataract removal. It is a laser that performs part of the procedure for people with astigmatism. Your surgeon will discuss this option with you at the preoperative evaluation.
- Cataract SurgeryDrs. East and Lapour, specialize in diseases and disorders of the eye and cataract surgery. Each member of our clinic team is dedicated to your lifelong eye health and vision. Our eye doctors provide total medical eye care through comprehensive eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, diagnosing eye diseases and presenting medical or surgical treatment options.
- Eye ExamFundus/Disc Photos -Nidek Non--Mydriatic Fundus Camera - This test is often done in addition to a routine eye exam to screen for eye diseases. Your eye doctor may also order it if you have a condition that affects your blood vessels, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Ophthalmoscopy may also be called funduscopy or retinal examination.
- Internal MedicineDr. East was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. He graduated from South Salem High, and went to the University of Oregon. He earned his medical degree at Penn State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. There he completed his internal medicine internship and his ophthalmology residency.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetes is a systemic disease that can damage the eyes. We perform annual exams on people with diabetes to look for findings of retinopathy, an eye disease caused by diabetes that can cause vision loss. We treat diabetic retinopathy with laser and other treatments that are among the most effective treatments in all of medicine.
- UltrasoundIf a patient is interested in scheduling cataract surgery, they schedule an appointment with our surgery coordinator. The patient will be scheduled for a pre-op appointment to obtain measurements and go over instructions for their surgery. These measurements include ultrasound or manual keratometry, corneal topography, and A-Scan. These measurements together help the doctor make accurate decisions regarding the lens he will use to replace the natural lens in the eye affected by the cataract.
- RadiologyWhen you receive services from an in-network hospital or ambulatory surgery center, certain providers may be out-of-network. In these cases, the most these providers may bill you is your health plan’s in-network cost-sharing amount. This applies to emergency medicine, anesthesia, pathology, radiology, laboratory, neonatology, assistant surgeon, hospitalist, and intensivist services. These providers cannot balance bill you and cannot force you to sign a consent and give up your protections.
- General SurgeryHave you noticed that your eyes have changed as you have grown older? Do you suffer from poor vision and want to ditch those contacts or glasses to seek alternative options to improve your eyesight?
- Eyelid SurgeryThis area of ophthalmic surgery includes eyelid surgery for baggy lids, poorly functioning eyelids and tearing problems.
- Blepharoplasty