Eye Examinations
We know your vision is important to you – and it’s important to us. When you come for your appointment, we make sure to schedule ample time for your appointment so you will never feel rushed. Our office provides complete eye care for both adults and children. Our comprehensive eye examinations will check your eyes inside and out for any potential eye disorders or diseases. Your visual skills and abilities are carefully evaluated and appropriate treatment is prescribed, whether it’s medication, lenses, or vision therapy. We are prepared to handle whatever your eyecare needs are, and will treat them with the latest in diagnostic equipment and are committed to keeping up with eye care technology.
Contact Lenses
Our professionals can help fit you into a pair of lenses that is just right for you. We are experts in fitting contact lenses and can handle the most specialized needs. Whether rigid or soft lenses, we are experienced in handling the most difficult of prescriptions.
If you have allergies, then you know allergies can be particularly annoying to contact lens wearers. In the past many people had to quit wearing their lenses during the allergy season. However, new lens materials and allergy medications have made it possible for these people to eliminate the burning itchy eyes associated with allergies. Prescription medications such as Patanol and Alocril are amazingly effective and safe even in children as young as three. Let us know when you come in for your appointment if you have special allergy needs and we will be happy to help you.
Optical Dispensing
Our 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.
Frames
- Designer Lines
- Safety Frames
- Sports Frames
- Childrens Frames
- Sunglasses
- Spring Hinges
- Lightweight Space-age
Metals
- Large Selection
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Lens Features
- Thin, Lightweight Lenses
- Safety Lenses
- Polycarbonate Lenses
- Progressive Lenses
- Computer Lenses
- Sports Lenses
- Transition Lenses
- Special Tints
- Anti-Reflective Coatings
- Ultra-Violet Protection
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Surgery Co-Management
Our office provides working arrangements with eye surgeons and more specialized eye care doctors to provide many of the surgical services such as Cataract surgery, Laser surgery, Refractive surgery and Strabismic surgery, retinal detachments, retinal tears and hemorrhages. You can be assured that your eyes will be comprehensively managed by the best eye care professionals.
Emergencies, Eye Infections, Eye Injuries
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at 603-226-0855 during office hours or our emergency number; 603-266-0855 after hours or on weekends. 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.
Eye Diseases; Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetes
If you have special eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, or complications from diabetes, you will require special attention to your eye care. We can effectively manage these conditions and prescribe the appropriate medications or, when necessary, arrange for surgery. We co-manage with surgeons and hospitals to assure your best overall care. If you would like information on any of these eye diseases, be sure to visit our EyeCyclopedia™ for detailed information and photographs that may help you to better understand your eye condition.
Insurance Plans
We are happy to be providers for the following vision plans:
Vision Service plan (VSP)
Superior Vision
Avesis
Comp Benefits (VCP)
We are happy to be providers for the following Medical Plans:
Aetna
Anthem BCBS
Blue Direct
Blue Choice
Matthew Thornton Blue
Preferred Blue PPO
HMO Blue
Anthem Healthy Kids Silver
Anthem New England Electrical Workers Benefits
BCBS Federal
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
Great West
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Health Care Value Management
Atlantic Administrators
Health Plans Inc.
Definity Health
EBPA
First Health
Martins Point
Med Tac
Medicare
And most Supplemental Plans
MVP Health Care
Tricare
United Health Care
*This is only a summary of the most popular insurance companies that we are providers for.
** This is not a guarantee of payment. It is subject to each individual plan, limitations, co-insurances, deductibles and insurance participation.
About Laser Vision Correction (LASIK)
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 much like 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 procedure and laser appropriate for you.
Capital Vision Center offers an on-site laser surgical suite for all your laser vision correction needs.
After the procedure, our unsurpassed post-op care involves monitoring your eyes and adjust your medication for the best possible results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which procedure is better for my particular needs, LASIK or PRK?
What is Custom/Wavefront Guided LASIK?
Is laser vision correction permanent?
What kind of laser will be utilized during my procedure?
What if additional surgery is necessary?
What are the long-term effects of laser vision correction?
When can I return to work and normal activities?
What if I currently wear contact lenses?
What can I expect my vision to be after laser vision correction?
Is laser vision correction painful?
What if I move my eye during my procedure?
Are both eyes treated the same day?
What are the risks of laser vision correction?
How do I determine if I am a candidate for laser vision correction?
How long does it take to perform the procedure?
Can laser vision correction eliminate the need for reading glasses?
Does insurance cover laser vision correction?
Is there financing available?
Which procedure is better for my particular needs, LASIK or PRK?
Both procedures are very effective in correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. LASIK has become the procedure of choice for most patients due to its quicker recovery time and less risk of discomfort after the procedure. There are several factors however that should be considered prior to making any decisions as to which procedure best fits your needs.
Our office will be happy to discuss all aspects of each procedure during your complimentary screening. We will then be able to choose the procedure that is most appropriate for you.
What is Custom/Wavefront Guided LASIK?
Using WaveScan-based digital technology, doctors can now identify, measure, and correct imperfections in an individual's eyes 25 times more precisely than with standard methods used for glasses and contact lenses. This information is transferred to the laser, providing a new level of precision and accuracy. The WaveScan results will be reviewed and the doctor will determine the best treatment for each individual based on all data collected.
Is laser vision correction permanent?
Yes, laser vision correction results in a permanent change to the shape of the cornea. However, laser vision correction will not prevent age related conditions such as presbyopia (the need for reading glasses) or cataracts. These conditions would still be treated in their normal manner.
What kind of laser will be utilized during my procedure?
At Capital Vision Center we use the newest generation VISX Star S4 ActiveTrak excimer laser system. This laser utilizes the latest active eye-tracking system and variable spot scanning technology, in addition to numerous other advancements which enable the surgeon to deliver the best outcome possible. The eye tracker compensates for small eye movements by guiding the laser beam to keep it centered precisely over the treatment area, allowing for an improved level of precision, comfort and safety the other lasers do not provide. The variable spot scanning technology allows for treatment of patients with a larger pupil size.
What if additional surgery is necessary?
In general, the few patients who require an enhancement procedure will do so within the first few months following the procedure rather than years later.
What are the long-term effects of laser vision correction?
Laser vision correction has been performed since 1987. The FDA has approved the use of the excimer laser and recognized laser vision correction as being safe and effective for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism in eligible patients. In the United States alone, over eight million procedures have been performed.
Most experts worldwide are confident that they will discover no long term problems with laser vision correction and the procedure has become the most commonly performed refractive surgery in the world.
When can I return to work and normal activities?
Most patients notice dramatic improvement within the first few days following the procedure and are able to drive a car and return to work within one to three days. Most LASIK patients see quite well the next day. However, the speed of visual recovery ultimately depends on personal healing patterns.
After laser vision correction the restriction on activities are minimal and these will be covered in detail prior to the procedure.
What if I currently wear contact lenses?
Prior to laser vision correction it is important that the curvature of the corneas return to their natural shape. The only way to ensure this is for contact lens use to be discontinued. For most patients who wear soft contact lenses the cornea will return to its natural shape within 3 to 7 days prior to the procedure. Thirty days without contact lenses is generally required to reach corneal stability for patients who wear rigid or gas permeable lenses.
What can I expect my vision to be after laser vision correction?
As with any surgical procedure, results cannot be guaranteed. The results of laser vision correction have been overwhelmingly successful in eliminating or reducing the dependence on glasses or contact lenses. In a recent study, 98% of patients treated for nearsightedness and/or astigmatism achieved 20/40 vision after one or more treatments. This means they can drive legally, play sports, and join the police or fire departments without depending on corrective eyewear. Ultimately, how well a person sees and how quickly their vision improves depends on the degree of their prescription and their particular healing pattern.
Is laser vision correction painful?
There is little or no discomfort during the procedure. Eye drops are used to numb the eyes. No needles or injections are required. After LASIK post operative discomfort is minimal. However, it is common to have some eye irritation the first few hours. With PRK the irritation may last for several days following the procedure.
What if I move my eye during my procedure?
We utilize the most technologically advanced lasers that offer eye-tracking capabilities to continually reposition the laser beam during your procedure. The laser detects and then compensates for small movements by guiding the beam to keep it precisely centered over the treatment area.
Are both eyes treated the same day?
Most patients who undergo laser vision correction have the procedure on both eyes the same day; however, the procedure can be performed unilaterally as well.
What are the risks of laser vision correction?
No surgical procedure is without risks. Long-term sight-threatening complications from PRK and LASIK are very uncommon. The chance of having a serious vision threatening complication is much less than 1%. Understanding potential risks allows you to make an informed decision before undergoing laser vision correction. Our office will discuss potential risks in greater detail and answer any question you may have during your screening.
How do I determine if I am a candidate for laser vision correction?
Schedule a complimentary laser vision correction screening with our office. This appointment will take approximately 45 minutes. During the consultation we will determine candidacy and which procedure would offer the greatest benefit for your particular needs.
How long does it take to perform the procedure?
The actual laser time is typically less than two minutes per eye. A person will be in the laser suite only 15 minutes for the actual procedure. The total time spent in the laser center is generally one to two hours. Most people are on their way 20 to 30 minutes following the procedure.
Can laser vision correction eliminate the need for reading glasses?
Yes and No. The need for reading glasses usually begins at age 40 to 45, and is caused by a loss of elasticity of the natural lens inside the eye. This loss of elasticity results in an inability to focus on small print or objects at near. This condition is called presbyopia.
Laser vision correction cannot restore the elasticity to the natural lens inside the eye. However, there is a technique that is commonly used with contact lenses called monovision in which one eye is fit with a contact lens to see at a distance and the other eye is fit with a contact lens to see at near. This technique can also be used with laser vision correction. One eye would be treated to see at a distance and the other eye would be treated to see at near.
Prior to using the laser for this technique it is recommended that contact lenses be tried first. If successful, then the same technique could be applied with the laser.
It has been our experience that monovision is helpful for near tasks such as reading a watch, menu or price tags, but not for reading fine print or prolonged close work. It is important to understand that even with monovision almost everyone will still need reading glasses at some point. For people with active lifestyles; who play golf, tennis or drive a great deal at night, monovision is not recommended.
It is very important for people who are nearsighted, and who are over the age of 40, to understand that prior to laser vision correction it is possible to remove their glasses and see objects at near without corrective eyewear. However, after laser vision correction, if both eyes are treated for distance vision then more than likely reading glasses will become necessary in order to focus on near objects.
Does insurance cover laser vision correction?
Generally laser vision correction is considered elective and is not offered by many health insurance plans. However, some companies have started covering the procedure. Our staff will be happy to call your insurance carrier to determine if laser vision correction is an included benefit.
Cafeteria or flex spending plans are eligible for laser vision correction.
Is there financing available?
Yes, our office provides monthly payment plans and competitive pricing that makes laser vision correction easily affordable.
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