- Arthritis
- Primary CareVision is a complex system that requires specific subspecialists working together in order to maintain healthy eyes and good vision for the patient. Optometry plays a key role in this. Think of the optometrist as your primary care provider of the eye world. Do you see an orthopedic surgeon for your annual physical exam or instead, do you see a Primary Care Physician (PCP)? Your optometrist is the PCP of your vision. They evaluate the health of the eye and visual system, working with you to isolate any potential issues, referring and co-managing with sub-specialty ophthalmologists when appropriate. EMG works with an amazing network of optometrists that provide excellent primary care for the eyes. We work closely with them to coordinate your care. This allows for the right care, at the right time, by the right expert. It is best to start with an optometrist in order to assess the underlying issue and to outline and coordinate the best possible course of action. Just because you may not be at 53 Sewall St. in Portland Maine, by working with an optometrist within our network, you will always be an EMG patient. If and when the time comes, your optometrist will coordinate with us to have your ophthalmological needs taken care of.
- Smoking CessationSmoking – Not only does it cause a tremendous amount of cardiovascular disease, but cigarette smoking also dramatically increases the risk of cataract. There is a direct relationship between cigarette smoking and visually significant cataract changes; this argues for early smoking cessation or avoidance altogether!
- GlaucomaPatients concerned about Glaucoma or Glaucoma related eye problems who come to Eyecare Medical Group in Portland will be pleased have access to the experience and expertise of our two glaucoma specialists
- Ophthalmology€œI always wanted to have patients that I could get to know and take care of for the long haul. However, I also loved the exciting possibility of helping patients by using microsurgery techniques. I found that ophthalmology was the only specialty that mixed these two aspects of patient care in the way I wanted. Once I realized this, ophthalmology was the only choice I seriously considered.â€
- Macular DegenerationKeep reading to learn 4 things you can do to observe age-related macular degeneration awareness this month and all year round...
- Laser Eye SurgeryAt Eyecare Medical Group, we’re extremely proud of our Outpatient Eye Surgery Center, carefully designed and built to provide both patient comfort and the highest quality surgical care possible.
- CataractsCataracts treatment  are available from the National Eye Institute, which is the primary source of information about Cataracts within the National Institutes of Health.
- Cataract SurgeryCataract surgery with lens implantation has become the most common type of surgery performed by medical doctors throughout the world. As advancements in surgical technology and lens implantation options continue to develop, the surgery has become a very good option for many patients as their vision begins to deteriorate in different ways throughout life. We see a significant number of patients each day at Eyecare Medical Group for cataract and lens implantation evaluations; all of whom are seeking improvements in their vision, a reduction in dependence on glasses, and an improvement in their quality of life.
- Eye ExamIf you have AMD, it’s easier to diagnose in the early stages before any further damage occurs. As AMD has no symptoms in the early stages, it’s only possible to diagnose it during an eye exam.
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- Thyroid
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar damages blood vessels in the retina. The back of your eye is full of tiny thin-walled blood vessels called capillaries.
- UltrasoundYour eye surgeon will gently pass another sophisticated microscopic instrument through the tiny incision. Sound waves or “Ultrasound†produced at the tip of the instrument will be used to gently break the cataract into pieces small enough to be washed away, drawn through the instrument and removed from your eye. This cataract removal technique is called “phacoemulsification†and is preferred for most patients.
- Chemotherapy
- Reconstructive SurgeryApproach to Orbital Disease: A case of bilateral cavernous sinus thrombosis. New York Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Plastic SurgerySelecting a group of handpicked board-certified Ophthalmologists- all fellowship-trained in their subspecialty areas of expertise and practice-to join them in Portland. The Eyecare Medical Group physician team includes specialists in cataracts, cataract surgery & lens implants, refractive surgery, vitreoretinal diseases, and retina surgery, corneal diseases and surgery, glaucoma and reconstructive and cosmetic eye plastic surgery. Each Eyecare Medical Group physician is chosen based on shared values, patient care excellence and compassion.
- Acne Treatment
- Eczema
- PsoriasisInflammation along the eyelid margin is common across the general population and results in lid irritation, redness, and itching. It is more common in people with fair complexions or skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis. Cosmetic and hygiene habits can greatly impact blepharitis. Treatment is aimed at properly cleaning the eyelids and modifying habits to minimize inflammation.
- Allergies