services
Comprehensive Eye Care
Comprehensive Eye Care
Comprehensive Eye Care
We have the technology and experience to provide evaluations of eye and vision disorders for all ages, from infants to senior citizens, including diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, eye muscle imbalances, color vision deficits, and sports performance.
Glaucoma Testing
Comprehensive Eye Care
Comprehensive Eye Care
We offer advanced glaucoma testing with the help of Humphries Visual Field and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Our doctors are capable of diagnosing and treating different stages of glaucoma to help slow the progression of vision loss.
Contact Lens Fittings
Comprehensive Eye Care
Contact Lens Fittings
We are pleased to feature a wide array of lens technology and fitting modalities to handle even the most challenging contact lens fittings, including Ortho-K. If you have felt that your vision simply isn’t good enough or your lenses just don’t feel right, we can help!
LASIK
Interested in a more permanent solution for your vision? Our office proudly comanages with TLC Laser Eye Centers. Most patients will still be able to see their regular eye doctor for pre- and post-operative care. Click here to learn more
Orthokeratology
Ortho-k is the fitting of specially-designed gas permeable (hard) contact lenses that you wear overnight. While you sleep, the lenses gently reshape the front corneal surface of your eye so that you can see clearly during the day without further correction. These custom lenses works best on low myopic patients and is especially good for slowing the progression of myopia in children. Our staff will be happy to discuss your options and schedule you to see Dr. Elder - our Ortho-k specialist - for a consultation! Click here to learn more about Ortho-k
Diagnosis & Treatment
As a medically-based optometry practice, our doctors are capable of detecting and diagnosing a wide range of eye diseases and disorders. They can prescribe treatment for diseases and infections (such as pink eye), remove foreign bodies from the eye, and refer out to an ophthalmologist when necessary. If you suffer from ocular migraines, experience new visual disturbances, or have any pain or irritation in the eyes, let us help you get better.
PROKERA® Corneal Bandages
PROKERA® biologic corneal bandage devices are used by eye doctors around the world to heal and treat a myriad of eye diseases and disorders. The PROKERA® family of products are the only therapeutic devices cleared by the U.S. FDA to reduce inflammation and simultaneously promote regenerative healing of the ocular surface.
Professional Eyeglass Fittings
When you decide to purchase glasses at Wallingford Eye Care Center, you can be sure not only that will you get an accurate prescription, but that you will get a great pair of quality frames fit precisely for your face and preferences.
Technology
Optomap Retinal Imaging
Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging with provides a 200-degree view of the inside of the eye to help facilitate diagnosis of a multitude of eye conditions and diseases. Early detection of diseases such as diabetes, stroke, and some forms of cancer can be life-saving.
Corneal Topography
Every year, contact lens and LASIK patients can expect to have a corneal topography scan. This machine creates a map of the surface of the eye, allowing the doctor to ensure that contacts fit properly or if they need to be refit. It also allows the doctor to spot signs of scarring and disease.
Humphries visual field
Humphries visual field machine allows the doctor to look for signs of glaucoma by thoroughly testing the patient's field of vision. By giving your eyes a point of focus, it randomly tests spots within your field of view using pin point lights. Using a clicker to respond, this test is able to monitor any blind spots in your field of vision that may be attributed to glaucoma.
OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY (OCT)
The OCT machine allows us to scan different layers of the eye:
- Optic Nerve: Similar to the mechanism of an ultrasound, this scan measures the thickness of the nerve fiber layer and allows the doctor to analyze a 3-D image of the optic nerve.
- Pachymetry: This is a quick, painless scan that measures the thickness of your cornea. With this reading, the doctor is able to better understand your intraocular pressure which plays an important role in the diagnosis of glaucoma.
- Macula (MM5): This scan creates 3D images of the macula, which can be used to diagnose various eye diseases and disorders.
ICARE DIGITAL TONOMETER
The iCare digital tonometer allows us to measure the pressure of a patient's intraocular fluid. A great alternative to the NCT (the infamous "air puff" test), the iCare is a more accurate way of checking eye pressure, an important indicator of glaucoma. A small, disposable probe extends from the front of the device and taps the surface of the eye to obtain a reading, but you won't feel it! Most patients report feeling a tickle on their eyelashes. If you or your child have trouble with the air puff test, ask for the iCare tonometer at your next exam!
Patient Portal
Did you know we have an online patient portal? You can view your past appointments and finalized visit notes, update your medical history, and send a message the office or your doctor if you have a non-urgent request. Each patient must be set up individually, so please contact the office if you would like to activate your account.