- ArthritisPeople with diabetes, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis and taking certain medications are especially at risk for eye diseases and vision loss.
- Pediatric CareDr. Taylor Dunn was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington where she ran track and cross country on scholarship. Her favorite events were the 800m and 1500m. After graduating with a B.S. in Biology, she went on to attend the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA. While in school, she specialized in pediatrics at The Eye Institute, and focused on ocular disease at the W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center. She received her Doctorate in Optometry, graduating Cum Laude with Honors in clinical performance.
- Primary CareThe visual system is a delicate and complicated part of the human anatomy. All parts of the eye and many parts of the body affect your ability to see correctly. In our comprehensive eye exam, the health of your eyes is fully evaluated. Just as you have a Primary Care doctor for you overall health, it’s important to have a Primary Eye Care physician. Your eye health goes beyond a simple vision test; primary eye care includes a comprehensive vision screening and eye health examination. It is recommended that you have a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years.
- GlaucomaVisual Field testing can help save vision because it is another test used to diagnose or rule out glaucoma and other neurological disorders that affect vision. This simple, but effective service has saved lives by detecting various medical conditions such as strokes, brain tumors, and other neurological defects.
- Macular DegenerationDr. Dunn enjoys providing eye care to all ages. He provides contact lens fittings, diabetic eye exams, glaucoma management, and macular degeneration monitoring.
- Laser Eye SurgeryIf you have worn glasses or contact lenses for a long time, you may have wondered if LASIK surgery is a good choice for you. While not everyone is a candidate for LASIK, it does have some great advantages. People who play sports, have allergies, or who are looking for simplicity will all benefit from LASIK. To learn more about LASIK and your vision, call Family Eye Care.
- CataractsIt’s summer, and sunglasses are the first accessory you reach for every day. Right!? If not, it’s time to start. Daily exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays can lead to unwanted conditions as you grow older, including cataracts, macular...
- Cataract SurgeryOur full range of vision services include examination of children and adults, contact lens fitting of all types, and co-management of laser and cataract surgery.
- Eye ExamAccording to the American Optometric Association (AOA), infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of age. Children then should receive additional eye exams at 3 years of age, and just before they enter kindergarten or the first grade at about age 5 or 6.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyOur OCT helps us better manage glaucoma and diseases of the retina because this technology allows the eye doctor to see the deep tissue layers in the eye. These high-definition images are the only way that they can actually see beneath the surface to the nerve fiber layers where damage occurs. Up until now, eye doctors had to use other tests to indicate damage in this critical area of sight. Common eye diseases such macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma are detected early by the OCT when the diseases can be more effectively treated.
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