Family Eye Exams                         Eye Glasses                                  Contact Lens
Child's First Eye Exam
Common Signs of a Visual Problem
Optomap
Allergies and Infections
Eye Disease Treatment and Comanagment
Dry Eye
LASIK
Eye Injury
Pre and Post Operative Care
Low Vision

Annual eye examinations are important for every age group. As the body ages, so do the eyes. Eye diseases often go undetected when yearly eye exams are not performed. Early detection is the only prevention. It is recommended that children have their first exam before they start preschool. It is proven that better vision is linked to better grades. Our patients are the most important part of our practice, and because we feel that eye exams are so important, we will send a yearly reminder when it is time for your next exam.

A comprehensive vision exam is more important than you may know. Having a yearly exam can detect more than just whether or not you need glasses. Routine exams are important in the detection and treatment of diseases such as glaucoma, diabetes, cataracts, hypertension, macular degeneration and many others. Your exam will provide a thorough evaluation of the vision and retinal health, along with all other necessary test.

Awareness and prevention are the keys to help save your vision. If you or someone you care about does not have a current eye examination, NOW is the time. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to helping you maintain and enhance your quality of vision. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to help you keep the quality of your vision and enhancing your quality of vision. Wilson Eye Center brings sight to life.

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A child’s first vision exam should be scheduled before they enter pre-school, normally around the age of 3. If there is a family history of strabismus or lazy eye earlier exams are recommended.

Did You Know: Only 30% of school-aged children between the ages of 5-16 have had an eye exam. That means that over 70% of school aged children have NOT had an eye exam. It is a proven fact that poor vision will negatively affect a child’s schoolwork.

Your child’s vision needs should not go unattended. Unlike most medical problems a child will not normally complain a visual problem.

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Of course, not all learning difficulties are a sign of a visual problem. If you or your child’s teacher suspect a visual problem, Wilson Eye Center is just a phone call away. We will be glad to give you the professional and prompt attention that you and your child deserve. Give your child all the advantages for a GREAT school year.

www.allaboutvision.com

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(NO DILATION Retinal EXAM)

An Optomap Exam Provides:

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In our area many people suffer with dry, itchy and watery eyes. Commonly these symptoms are caused by allergies. We specialize in diagnosis and treatment of eye allergies. If diagnosed and handled properly, allergies can be a thing of the past. If you think you suffer from eye allergies let us know and we’ll help give you the comfort you’re looking for.

Pink eye (conjunctivitis), styes and other types of eye infections are normally uncomfortable and hard to deal with. In many cases they get worse if left untreated. We treat infections with top priority. In most cases you will be scheduled for a same day appointment.

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When examining your eyes, we will be looking to detect problems like Cataracts, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and many other eye diseases. A comprehensive examination conducted at regular yearly intervals by one of our doctors is important to maintain the health of your eyes. Many eye diseases, when caught early, can be treated successfully. All of our doctors are board certified in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease. If an eye disease is detected we will take ALL the precautions to treat the disease properly. If an eye disease is detected that requires a referral, we only use trusted ophthalmologists, neurologists, internists, family practitioners, and plastic surgeons.

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Many people suffer from occasional dry eye, but more severe is Dry Eye Syndrome.

The usual symptoms include excessive:

We specialize in the latest and most advanced treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome. There are several over the counter drops that claim to help dry eye. Many of the OTC drops only make the symptoms worse. We can properly test for volume of tears and the quality of your tears. Chapped dry eye treatment may include any or all of the following: nutritional supplements, dry eye drops, new medical dry eye drops, naso-lacrimal plugs, therapeutic contact lens and an environmental assessment.

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Laser Assisted in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is available for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Lasik can be performed here in Valdosta or by one of our network of referral centers in Jacksonville, FL. that use the most advanced VISX S3 eye-tracking laser. Our doctors will evaluate whether or not you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery.

Through a dilated exam we will be able to evaluate corneal thickness and shape, and educate our patients on proper discontinuation of contact lenses. During this exam we will also discuss realistic patient expectations. We will answer all of your questions and help you make the best decision for your lifestyle.

In some cases, we will even fit you with temporary contacts to simulate various corrections before you make a final decision.

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Wilson Eye Center has a doctor on call 7 days a week for those unexpected emergencies. Simply call 244-3000 and the pager will be activated for the doctor on call.

There are a wide variety of eye injuries that can be treated at WEC.

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When a patient is referred for a surgical procedure, Wilson Eye Center will handle the co-management of the surgical care.

Wilson Eye Center handles the Pre and Post Operative care for:

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Wilson Eye Center has been in business for over 27 years and has offered low vision services for over 5 years. Our Optometrists specialize in low vision and will be glad to assist you in aiding your low vision needs.

There are about 15 million people who suffer from a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by surgery, glasses or contact lenses.

Early intervention is the key for success with low vision. The visually impaired require certain special needs to be met in order for them to maintain an adequate quality of life. We offer the highest quality of vision aids, training and services available.

Our low vision aids include hand held and stand magnifiers with or without illumination, which will be determined on a patient-by-patient basis. Other vision aids offered include Galilean and Keplerian telescopes for distance and near vision as well as electronic devices like the hand held Videolupe and the CCTV video magnifiers.

We would be delighted to answer any questions that you may have about our low vision services.

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Frame Lines:
At Wilson Eye Center we offer over 5,000 frames in stock. We carry brands such as Armani, Calvin Klein, Cazal, Christian Dior, Coach, Costa Del Mar, Elle, Espirit, Fendi, Flexon, Gucci, Kate Spade, Nautica, Nike, Nine West, Sean John, Silhouette, Vera Bradley and so many others.

  www.safilo.com

 www.charmant.com

 www.marchon.com

Patients can choose from stainless, rimless, titanium, or zyl (plastic) frames. We carry frames for every style and any budget.

Lenses:

We'll help you select the best lens available to fit your needs. Our single vision lenses are the most common type of lens that can be used for near or distant vision correction. We also offer bifocal and trifocal lenses, which allow you to see both near and far.

Frequent computer users may want to consider computer lenses, which help your eyes focus on the computer screen more easily.

Our staff can also explain which lens treatments might be best for you. UV coating shields your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet rays, while anti-reflective coating can reduce eye fatigue in any environment. Polarized and tinted lenses are also used to eliminate glare.

Lens Types

Lens Materials:

Lens Coatings and Treatments

Sunglasses

Wilson Eye Center is your official vendor of Costa Del Mar Sunglasses

Glasses for any lifestyle

Wilson Eye Center houses a full service finishing lab for quick, quality service. One hour service is available for most types of prescriptions.

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1. Fast Service. We have our own in house finishing laboratory and full time lab technicians so your glasses are made promptly. Special orders such as high power prescriptions and antireflective lenses may take a little longer.

2. Quality Service. We inspect your glasses three times during the process of manufacturing your glasses to ensure the prescription is filled accurately. Occasionally the glasses do not pass our quality control inspection process. If this happens, you will be notified immediately of any delay. We want your glasses to be perfect!

3. One Year Warranty. Your frame and lens will be guaranteed against damage. If your frame breaks, just return the broken parts and your frames will be replaced. Lenses with scratch coatings also carry a one year warranty against scratching. Simply bring in the scratched coated lenses for replacement. (see warranty slip for full details)*

4. 30-Day Exchange Privilege. After getting your new glasses, if you decide you don’t like the frame, you can exchange it for any other frame (only the difference in frame chosen and a regrinding fee will be charged, excludes managed care glasses)(see warranty slip for full details)*

5. Huge Selection of Frames. Our dispensary has over 5,000 frames in stock. Our opticians and eyewear fashion consultants will help you find the perfect style, size and color in your price range. We carry designer lines such as Christian Dior, Gucci, Fendi, Armani, Silhouette and so many more.

6. We Stand Behind Our Prescriptions. Our doctors are available to review your prescription and recheck your vision if you have adaptation difficulties (at no charge). We want you to love your glasses! (see warranty slip for full details)*

*Refer to Warranty Sheet for Warranty Information and Exclusions

Warranty Info

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Contact Lens Brands

SPECIALTY CONTACT LENS INFORMATION
Soft Disposable
Standard Disposable Soft Contact Lenses
Toric Disposable Soft Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Bifocal Disposable Soft Contact Lenses

Dry Eye
Specialty Soft Lenses for Dry Eye

Gas Permeable
Standard Gas Permeable Lenses
Keratoconus Gas Permeable Lenses
Orthokeratology Gas Permeable Lenses to control progression of Myopia in children
Post Lasik/Post Injury Gas Permeable Lenses for irregular Corneas

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• Competitive Pricing
• Same day service
• Our prescriptions are guaranteed and backed by our doctors
• FREE trial lenses
• No additional charges for follow up visits up to 3 months
• FREE solution
• No additional shipping and handling charges
• We give discounts to Military, State Merit and VSU insurance.
• FREE insertion and removal tips and guidelines
• Prompt, Professional service

Instructions for the Care and Handling of Soft Contact Lenses

Instructions for the Care and Handling of RGP Contact Lenses

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