Ophthalmology (Eyes and Vision)

​You can count on the board-certified ophthalmologists (eye doctors) affiliated with Emerson Hospital to deliver expert care for the full range of eye conditions affecting adults and children through fast, accurate diagnosis, and the most advanced medical and surgical treatment options.

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Advanced Eye Care

From comprehensive eye exams to emergency eye care to state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgical and laser treatments, the eye doctors on Emerson Health’s medical staff offer a full range of expert care.

Conditions We Treat

We offer comprehensive eye care, including:

  • Advanced medical treatments – The latest medications to manage eye conditions.
  • Vision correction – Prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.
  • Low vision support – Adaptive equipment such as lighted magnifiers.
  • Cataract surgery – Including for patients with prior laser vision correction.
  • Laser procedures – For vision correction, retinal disorders, and glaucoma.
  • Retinal and glaucoma surgery – Specialized procedures for advanced cases.
  • Eyelid and corneal procedures – Treatment for eyelid disorders, corneal foreign bodies, misdirected eyelashes, and blocked eyelid glands.
  • Eye movement correction – Surgery to address eye movement disorders.
  • Oculoplastic surgery – Functional and cosmetic procedures for eyelids, orbital diseases, tear drainage disorders, and eye trauma.
  • Rehabilitation support – Referral to in-home visual therapy for safety and independent living.

Diagnostic Services

Our eye doctors use advanced diagnostic technology to provide precise and comprehensive evaluations, including:

  • Visual field testing – Assesses peripheral vision to detect potential eye conditions.
  • Optical coherence tomography (OCT) – Provides high-resolution imaging of the optic nerve and macula to diagnose and monitor conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.
  • Corneal topography – Maps the shape and curvature of the cornea to assist in diagnosing conditions like keratoconus and fitting specialty contact lenses.
  • Electronic refraction – A highly-precise method of measuring vision to determine the most accurate eyeglass prescription.
  • Digital retinal photography – Captures detailed images of the back of the eye without the need for dilation drops, allowing patients to resume normal activities immediately.
  • Biopsies of eye growths – Performed to evaluate abnormal tissue and aid in diagnosis.

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