Then one of our doctors/our doctor will perform a thorough examination of your eyes, eyelids, and inner eyes, using magnification and light. If needed, we may also test your eye pressure to help identify glaucoma.
Macular Degeneration
Many eye problems can develop without you knowing, in fact, you may not even notice any change in your sight – fortunately, diseases or damage such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal tears or detachments, and other health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure can be seen with a thorough exam of the retina.
Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis and is a popular surgery to correct vision problems. LASIK can help people who are nearsighted or farsighted as well those who have astigmatism.
Cataracts
A: No, the optomap is looking at the back of your eye and cataracts are a problem that occur in the front of your eye. The optomap will tell you if you have conditions such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Hypertensive Retinopathy...
Cataract Surgery
Dr. Burch has been in private practice and treating patients in the Western Suburbs since 1991. Dr. Burch’s commitment to his patients is to provide excellence in eye care by attending regular professional education seminars and by using the latest technology in the industry. Dr. Burch’s specialties include the fitting of contact lenses, including those for keratoconus, dry eye treatment and management, and co-management of cataract surgery and Lasik surgery performed through the Fox Valley Laser Center.
Eye Exam
Scheduling your general eye exam and your contact lens exam for the same visit will save you time and money. Performing these exams at different locations or with different optometrists can lead to repeated tests and additional fees.
Some conditions we often detect are glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. The sooner we discover these problems, the easier treating them will be. Early detection also gives us the best chance of slowing or reversing any symptoms, including vision loss.
After having a consultation with Dr. Burch to ensure this is the best approach to treat your dry eye, you will set up a series of appointments with one of our certified Tempsure Envi technicians. During the treatment you will enjoy a spa-like experience, where you can relax while we warm the skin around your eyes using a Tempsure Envi hand tool. After treatment you may experience slight redness and tightening around the eye, which typically subsides within 15 minutes of treatment. After that you can resume all normal skin care, no down time is necessary. Treatment itself takes anywhere from 30-60 minutes.