Surgery Co-Management  
 
Our office provides co-management of many surgical procedures such as Cataract surgery, Laser surgery, Refractive surgery and Strabismus surgery. We offer this in conjunction with the hospital and local eye surgeons. 
Additionally, we have working arrangements established with other specialized eye care doctors to manage such things as retinal detachments, retinal tears and hemorrhages. 
Services

Eye Exams

Dr. Taylor performs comprehensive eye exams using the latest in technologically advanced equipment. She has been extensively trained to detect and manage eye diseases as well as to keep you updated in a prescription that most accurately fits your needs. Therefore, we provide you with the total eyecare experience.
Infant and Young Child Exams

The American Optometric Association recommends a child's first eye examination at the age of 6 months in order to detect eye diseases as well as amblyopea (excessively high prescription in one or both eyes) and strabismus (crossed or lazy eye). Dr. Taylor will perform an age-appropriate exam on your infant or child to determine if any of these problems exist.  We will strive to make your child's experience with us a positive and pleasant one. Dr. Christy, as she is known to many of her younger patients, has a kind and gentle way with children. As an office, we are looking forward to growing with them. 
Free Frame Adjustment

From time to time, frames will need to be adjusted to ensure the sharpest and clearest vision is maintained. We will gladly adjust your frames any time at no cost to you. 
Optical Dispensing 

Our partnered optical laboratory has the latest in equipment to not only fabricate your glasses, but to maintain and repair them should they become broken or damaged.  We are able to tint, coat, harden and edge spectacle lenses. We are able to provide you with any frame or lens design available. Our highly qualified optician and staff are able to adjust and fit your glasses to you for extended comfort and vision. 
Eye Infections, Eye Injuries
 
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at 615-599-0037. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. State-of-the-art microscopes allow us to examine the front surface of the eye and facial areas around the eye for infection or injury. After assessing the extent of the injury or infection, a treatment plan will be formulated and explained to you. Treatment may include medications and supportive care. Follow-up visits to monitor your recovery will be scheduled as needed.  
Dry Eyes
 
Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Dry eyes can be diagnosed by using dyes to observe tear patterns, evaluation of the amount of tears on the front of the eye and from review of your symptoms. Treatment may include artificial tears, eye drops for treating allergies, and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals. 
Eye Diseases; Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetes  
 
Cataracts: The natural lens in the eye gradually becomes less clear as we get older. When opacities develop in the lens and the lens gets too hazy, vision will be impaired. Our office can diagnose and manage cataract care. When the cataract affects the vision to the extent that you cannot read or see distant objects comfortably, we will recommend cataract surgery. Our office co-manages with cataract specialists that are proven experts in cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can provide you with a bright new world of vision. 
Glaucoma: Glaucoma gradually destroys the optic nerve tissue in the back of the eye. The greatest danger of glaucoma stems from the fact that the disease is painless and without obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred. The most common cause is from pressure being too high inside the eye, but vascular disease and other diseases can also cause glaucoma. We always monitor for glaucoma during routine eye examinations. Tests include checking the pressure of the eye, screening for peripheral vision defects and analyzing the appearance of the optic nerve. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, we typically prescribe medications that lower the eye pressure. Most forms of glaucoma are successfully treated with eye drops. Laser treatments and eye surgery are secondary treatments that offer alternative ways to treat more advanced glaucoma.  
Diabetes: Diabetic patients should have a dilated retinal examination every year. Laser treatments have proven to slow the progression of retinal eye disease for many patients. Diabetes often stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the back of the eye, which ultimately leak and damage the retina. If this condition is discovered early, laser treatment can destroy these vessels. We have the latest instruments used to detect changes in the back of the eye. If we discover advancing diabetic eye disease that can be treated or needs further evaluation, we will refer you for consultation and further testing to a board certified retinal specialist. 
Laser Vision Correction 
 
Most people with vision correction issues are wanting to know more about LASIK and whether it is right for them. Here is a brief description of the procedure; A flap is surgically cut in the cornea and gently folded back. An Excimer Laser is used to reshape the cornea into a flatter shape (this is similar to how a contact lens corrects vision by forming a new shape on the cornea). The flap is then put back in place, acting  like a natural bandage. The healing process is quick and the discomfort level is quite low. People will often say that they did not feel anything, and could see well the very first day. Most people have improved vision in 24-48 hours; but it must be noted that each person will heal at a different rate. Vision, although greatly improved immediately after surgery, often continues to improve for some weeks, even months. LASIK is not for everyone. People's eyes are different so even though you may have had a friend who has had LASIK, it may not be the best course of treatment for you. If you are interested in laser vision correction, we will be happy to guide you in picking the right surgeon, procedure and laser appropriate for you. After the procedure, we take great care to monitor your eyes and adjust your medication for the best possible results. 
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