It's amazing how many people who go out to exercise will slip on a brace to protect that bad knee but never think about slipping on a pair of goggles to protect those good eyes. And people who faithfully get their cholesterol and blood pressure tested every year never seem to get around to that glaucoma test.
Dr. Eldi Deschamps, of Deschamps Eye Care in Merrillville, recommends a complete medical eye examination for healthy adults once every two years and more often for senior citizens, diabetics and people with high-risk factors for certain eye problems.
Seniors should be examined for cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration on a yearly basis. Toddlers need to be checked for nearsightedness, crossed eyes, "lazy eyes" and other conditions before they start school. Deschamps Eye Care can help preserve your vision through periodic "well-vision" and preventive care programs.
Cataract surgery a specialty
Dr. Deschamps specializes in no-stitch cataract surgery with lens implantation and refractive surgery. The cataract surgery is performed under topical anesthetic. There are no shots, sutures or patches involved. Dr. Deschamps' cataract patients are able to resume all their normal activities one day into the post-operative period, with the exception of no swimming for two weeks.
Most surgical procedures are conducted at the NovaMed Eye Surgery Center located next to the office of Deschamps Eye Care, 8510 Broadway. For your convenience, they also have laser technology at the outpatient surgery center. It is equipped to accommodate a wide range of surgical procedures including treatments for glaucoma, secondary cataracts, and laser vision correction (Lasik and PRK). Reshaping the eye
The surgery center is equipped with several different types of lasers for treating different eye problems.
The excimer laser is used for Lasik and PRK. These procedures reduce or eliminate the need for corrective eyewear. Each procedure reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. To be eligible for Lasik, the eyes must be in good health and vision must be stable. This procedure is an individual choice which requires some investigation on the part of the patient. Deschamps Eye Care offers free refractive evaluations with the surgeon, Dr. Deschamps. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if you are a good candidate for refractive surgery and to educate the patient on their specific options, risks, and benefits.
Deschamps Eye Care works closely with many area optometrists in regards to Lasik. If interested, call (219) 736-2200 or (800) 824-3695 for more details. Remember that good vision is priceless — protect your's as the precious gift it is.
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