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Boys Smith Vision Center has been delivering high quality vision care since
1990. Fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist Dr. Boys
Smith, and oculoplastic specialists Dr. Chen and Dr. Ullman, along with a caring team of eye care professionals, strive to help
you maintain healthy eyes and the best possible vision.
Relax by the fireplace and sip on a complementary latte while you watch educational eye care videos on our plasma TV screen. Feel free to browse through our collections of designer frames, sunglasses and lenses. Our entire staff will be happy to serve you and answer any questions you may have.
Billing and Registration Information
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Comprehensive Eye ExaminationsYour vision should be checked routinely at least every two years and every year after 60 years old. A regular eye examination by an ophthalmologist can detect serious eye disease in the early, treatable stages. It includes:
To be considered for contacts, you will need an eye examination and evaluation. Our Eye MD will discuss the type of contacts that are best for you. Later, you will receive instructions on how to care for them and ensure the safety of your eyes. You will be asked to return at regular intervals to check your eyes for changes brought on by contact lens wear.
Our Optical at Boys Smith Vision Center carries over 30 brands of designer
eyewear, sun and sports eyewear, and safety glasses including Swarovski, Gucci, Armani, Maui Jim, Sillhouette, ProDesign,
Jones New York, Takumi, Lucky Brand, Smith, Flexon. We have over 700 pairs of quality makers of
eyeglass frames and lenses on display, as well as being able to order any frame or lens to go with your frame that will satisfy any budget.Our ophthalmologists are trained and licensed to diagnose and treat all types of eye disease, including glaucoma, diabetic eye diseases, Macular Degeneration, eye infections, allergies, dry eye syndrome, surgeries of the eye and lids, cataracts, laser surgeries, and other forms of conditions related to systemic disease.
As eye surgeons, our ophthalmologists perform cataract surgery, removes foreign bodies that can get stuck in the eye, and treat any injuries you may experience. Dr. Boys Smith is the only ophthalmologist who will see you if you have an injury at night or weekends. We see patients with urgent eye problems immediately in a cost-effective manner.
Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss among adults 55 and older. At Boys Smith Vision Center, we offer the latest advances in intraocular lens technology. Our doctors have over 55 years of combined experience and have done thousands of cataract surgeries, and has experience with the most current options available. He will help choose the intraocular lens that will best benefit your specific needs.
A cataract is a clouding of the eye's naturally clear lens. When the lens becomes cloudy, light rays cannot pass through it easily, and vision is blurred. Cataract development is a normal process od aging, but cataracts also develop from eye injuries, certain diseases, medications, or long- term exposure to sunlight. Your genes may also play a role in cataract development
Treament for cataracts cannot be done by any medications, eyedrops, excercises, or glasses. Surgery is the only way to remove a cataract.
Glaucoma is a disease that causes damage to the optic nerve. It remains a
leading cause of blindness in adults over 40 years. Fortunately, glaucoma can usually be controlled with drug therapy and/or laser or conventional surgery. Glaucoma damage can usually be stopped with early detection and the right treatment.
Selecting the best form of treatment requires careful consideration of the
patient's particular condition. As a glaucoma specialist with extensive experience
in research and teaching in the field of glaucoma, Dr. Boys Smith has a sharp eye to detect early signs of glaucoma, and decide on the best form of treatment, whether it is medical therapy, laser treatment or filtering surgery. We have both the Argon and the YAG laser available in the clinic at any time for your convenience. Dr. Boys Smith's philosophy in treatment (surgical or systemic) is to always make sure to maximize the potential benefit while minimizing risk, side effects, cost and maintaining the quality of life.
With the high incidence of Diabetes in our population, at Boys Smith Vision Center we pay great attention to signs of change in the retina due to Diabetes. One of the greatest dangers in Diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, which is damage from the raised blood sugar on the retinal blood vessels, and can go unnoticed by the patient until sudden vision loss occurs.
At Boys Smith Vision Center, we strongly encourage all of our diabetic patients to effectively control the sugar levels. We consider patient education to be very important, and actively work with our patients for them to better understand their condition.
Diabetic Retinopathy is a battle for sight that can be won.
This is the most common cause of permanent vision loss. With the aging of a baby boomer generation, this is an epidemic in patients over 60 years old. Unfortunately Macular Degeneration affects the central portion of vision, making it very difficult for people to enjoy life, not being able to see small details, read or drive. Adequate care of Macular Degeneration requires the expertise of highly trained retinal specialists with whom we work in close cooperation to achieve the best results.
At Boys Smith Vision Center, we have access to the most up to date investigation/research and resources for Macular Degeneration. There is now hope and a way to cope with this disease.
Call us to schedule a consultation and evaluation today.
At Boys Smith Vision Center we have the privilege to have an orthoptist with us to examine the eyes not only how they function, but how they work together to see well and with depth perception (stereopsis). Some children have unnoticed differences between their two eyes; as a result, their vision is not as it should be. This may affect reading, even though they can see well with each eye. It is very important to be sure that not only their eyes are normal, but also that they work together well. We offer treatment for lazy eye, misalignment of the eyes, and suppression of one eye. Treatment as early as possible is the best solution for any eye problem, but in childhood it is crucial because often it affects how they learn in school.
These are very common conditions especially in our valley due to climate and pollen. Dry eyes need to be correctly diagnosed. It is very important to find the real cause of tear reduction. For example, it could be systemic or a side effect from Lasik surgery.
Pink Eye and the Red Eye are different conditions. They may seem to be similar, but are not. The term pink eye refers to an infection that is caused by a virus and is therefore contagious. Red Eye on the other hand can be a symptom of several eye-related conditions. An Ophthalmologist has the best training to determine the correct cause and treatment. If you have a pink or red eye, please call us and make an appointment today.
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