Our Services

 

Our office is a Primary Care Facility. We provide comprehensive eye care for our patients. We examine and treat infants and small children, adolescents and teenagers, young adults and seniors. Dr. Kirschen and Dr. Choi are TPA certified and offer non-surgical treatments for many eye diseases.

 

Our Services Include:

bulletComprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages  
bulletContact lens services including:  
bulletExamination and fitting of patients new to contact lenses  
bulletRefitting of contact lenses  
bulletSpecialty contact lenses  
bullet1-Day's  
bullet2-week disposables
  
bulletToric contact lenses for the correction of astigmatism  
bulletColored contact lenses - lenses that will change or enhance your natural eye color  
bulletBifocal and Multifocal soft contact lenses
  
bulletOxygen permeable rigid contact lenses  
bulletVision Training (orthoptics)  
bulletVision problems related to computer use  
bulletSports Vision Examination and Treatment  

bulletLow Vision Evaluation and Devices

We place our emphasis not only on the examination of the eyes and treatment of disease, but on educating the family in maintaining a healthy visual system.

We have state of the art equipment in order to allow for the most accurate and advanced testing possible.

Testing often includes:

bullet A detailed analysis of both the patient's and family's medical and ocular history

bullet Visual acuity examination geared to the appropriate age group

bullet An examination of the external structures of the eye including the eye lids and surrounding structures

bullet A detailed examination of the structure and function of the pupils

bullet Color vision evaluation

bullet Binocular vision evaluation (including stereo-acuity)

bullet Evaluation of the ability of the eyes to move and track together

bullet Identification of an abnormal head position (head turn or tilt)

bullet Examination of ocular alignment both at distance and near viewing (in multiple positions)

bullet Determination of intraocular pressure (glaucoma screening)

bullet Careful examination of the anterior ocular structures including the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, pupil, lens and

            anterior vitreous

bullet Dilated examination of the back of the eye including the retina and optic nerve

bullet Digital fundus photographs to document the health of the back of the eye (this can often be done without dilating

                eye drops)

bullet Determination of the patients refractive error and any need for glasses (done both manually and with the aid of a

                 computerized auto refractor)  

Dr. Kirschen is an expert in following areas:

    Pediatric Optometry

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Decreased vision (either distance or near)

bulletLazy eye
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Abnormal eye alignment (i.e. crossed or wandering eyes)

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Droopy or lazy eyelids

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Blocked tear ducts

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Ocular trauma or injury

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Premature birth resulting in eye disease

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Double vision

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The relationship of vision to school performance

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    Adult Strabismus Services:

    The evaluation and treatment of adult strabismus requires special attention to the presence of double vision and "lazy eye". The adult visual system is very different from that of a child, and requires an added level of expertise. Our office specializes in the identification and treatment of adult ocular misalignment, and uses state of the art examination techniques as well as medical and surgical procedures (i.e. the use of adjustable sutures) to correct the abnormality.

    In addition to a complete Ophthalmic evaluation, the adult strabismus consultation includes special emphasis on both the functional aspects of the abnormality as well as our ability to restore the visual system to a normal state of function. Adult strabismus is not a "cosmetic" abnormality in so much that the normal human visual system is designed to work through two eye simultaneously, not through one eye at a time. Our treatment is aimed at restoring this normal condition as closely as is possible.

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    Low Vision Services:

If your vision is limited due to an eye disease process, Low Vision is a specialty within vision care that can help you to do the things you enjoy. Dr. Choi takes special care to listen to your visual goals to optimize your vision. She will assess your visual function and provide the best optical and non-optical devices for your daily activities. Low Vision devices include: distance systems, near systems, peripheral field enhancement, illumination/glare control, and computer technology. We believe in a multidisciplinary approach and will refer you to other professionals if needed such as orientation and mobility training.