BILINGUAL STAFF / DOCTORS
Our staff is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, because our patients speak these languages. Rest assured that we will speak with you in the language you prefer, to provide the information you need to protect your eyes and have the best possible vision. Hablamos Espanol Falamos Portugu's. BACK TO TOP
EMERGENCY EYE CARE
Don't Take a Chance With Your Vision” Call Us
If you or a family member has an eye injury, call Family Eye Care Services right away and seek medical treatment immediately to prevent the possibility of serious damage to the eye. Don't risk your eyesight. What may appear to be a minor injury can develop into something worse, even blindness, if not treated.
We Will Get You the Right Help
We will examine and treat you or refer you to the appropriate specialist, depending on the injury. If our office is closed, please call and follow the prompts for our 24-hour emergency service. Dr. Kaplan will return your call as soon as possible. If you are ever in doubt, or cannot reach doctor Kaplan, please go to the nearest emergency room for treatment.
Protect the Injured Eye from Further DamageIt is important to protect your eye and to avoid making the injury worse before the doctor examines it. The American Optometric Association recommends the following guidelines for first aid:
For all eye injuries
DO NOT touch, rub or apply pressure to the eye.
DO NOT try to remove the object stuck in the eye.
Do not apply ointment or medication to the eye.
Call your eye doctor's office immediately.
For cuts or punctures
DO NOT rinse with water.
DO NOT remove an object stuck in the eye.
DO NOT rub or apply pressure.
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen or other non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs as they may increase bleeding.
Gently place a shield over the eye to protect it until you get medical attention.
For particles or foreign materials lodged in the eye
DO NOT rub the eye.
Lift the upper eyelid over the lashes of your lower lid.
Blink several times and allow tears to flush out the particle.
If the particle remains, keep the eye closed and seek medical attention.
For sand or small debris in the eye
Use eyewash to flush the eye out.
DO NOT rub the eye.If debris remains, lightly bandage the eye and seek medical treatment.
For chemical burns
Immediately flush the eye with plenty of clean water.Get emergency medical treatment right away.
For a blow to the eye
Gently apply a small cold compress to reduce pain and swelling.
DO NOT apply any pressure. If a black eye, pain or visual disturbance occurs even after a light blow, immediately contact your eye doctor or emergency room. BACK TO TOP
LASIK CONSULTATION Could You Benefit from LASIK?
LASIK, (laser in situ keratomileusis), involves using a specialized laser instrument to reshape the cornea in front of the eye to improve vision for people with nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. While most people have significant vision improvement, keep in mind that not everyone emerges with perfect vision.
We Will Prepare You for LASIK
Doctors Kenneth and Jonathan Kaplan will be happy to discuss LASIK eye surgery with you to determine if it is right for you. We will provide information on how LASIK works, what outcomes and risks are involved and answer your questions. We will examine your eyes and, if you are a good candidate, refer you to a highly skilled LASIK specialist and provide necessary preparations. Both doctors offer pre and postoperative care for all refractive surgery patients.
We Provide Your Follow-Up
Care The surgeon will perform the outpatient procedure in a surgery center dedicated to LASIK. Upon completion of your procedure, Family Eye Care Services will provide follow-up examination and treatment to be sure your recovery is as smooth as possible. BACK TO TOP
GLAUCOMA TREATMENT
Family Eye Care Services specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with glaucoma. We are continuously updating our knowledge of advanced treatments and diagnostic techniques.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the USA. The disease damages the optic nerve, and the damage is usually not reversible.
Early Detection is the Key to Saving Your Vision
Therefore, prevention and early detection are crucial. Your routine eye exam will include tests for glaucoma using the most modern technology, including the GDX retinal nerve fiber layer evaluation, which is can detect early glaucoma far earlier than was previously possible. Tonometry measures inner pressure of the eye, while ophthalmoscopy examines the inside of the eye under magnification. Additional tests which may be used include perimetry test and gonioscopy.
We Will Check On You Early and Often
Early treatment can often prevent loss of sight. Treatments include eye drops, laser surgery and conventional surgery. People with glaucoma need to have more frequent eye examinations to monitor the disease’s progress and the effectiveness of treatments.
Types of Glaucoma, Symptoms and Risk Factors
Open-angle glaucoma, the most common type, typically has no symptoms in the early stages. By the time you notice blank spots in your field of vision, the optic nerve is likely to have been significantly damaged.
Symptoms of closed-angle glaucoma include blurry vision, severe eye pain, headache, rainbow-colored halos around lights, nausea and vomiting.
Risk factors include age (60+), elevated eye pressure, family history, African or Spanish ancestry, farsightedness or nearsightedness, past eye injuries, steroid use, diabetes or migraine headaches. BACK TO TOP
GLAUCOMA TREATMENT
Family Eye Care Services specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with glaucoma. We are continuously updating our knowledge of advanced treatments and diagnostic techniques.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the USA. The disease damages the optic nerve, and the damage is usually not reversible.
Early Detection is the Key to Saving Your Vision
Therefore, prevention and early detection are crucial. Your routine eye exam will include tests for glaucoma using the most modern technology, including the GDX retinal nerve fiber layer evaluation, which is can detect early glaucoma far earlier than was previously possible. Tonometry measures inner pressure of the eye, while ophthalmoscopy examines the inside of the eye under magnification. Additional tests which may be used include perimetry test and gonioscopy.
We Will Check On You Early and Often
Early treatment can often prevent loss of sight. Treatments include eye drops, laser surgery and conventional surgery. People with glaucoma need to have more frequent eye examinations to monitor the disease’s progress and the effectiveness of treatments.
Types of Glaucoma, Symptoms and Risk Factors
Open-angle glaucoma, the most common type, typically has no symptoms in the early stages. By the time you notice blank spots in your field of vision, the optic nerve is likely to have been significantly damaged.
Symptoms of closed-angle glaucoma include blurry vision, severe eye pain, headache, rainbow-colored halos around lights, nausea and vomiting.
Risk factors include age (60+), elevated eye pressure, family history, African or Spanish ancestry, farsightedness or nearsightedness, past eye injuries, steroid use, diabetes or migraine headaches.
DIABETIC EYE CARE
We Are Knowledgeable About Diabetes Effects on Vision Care
People with diabetes have a higher risk of eye problems and blindness, but with proper and timely treatments, these can be minimized. Family Eye Care Services has several decades of experience helping people with diabetes keep their eyes as healthy as possible for as long as possible. We are well equipped to detect problems early and provide appropriate treatments and surgical referrals.
Conditions That Often Affect People with Diabetes
Glaucoma occurs when pressure builds up in the eye. People with diabetes are 40% more likely to suffer form glaucoma than people without diabetes. The risk increases with age.
Cataracts occur when the eye’s clear lens clouds, blocking light. People with diabetes are 60% more likely to get cataracts than people without diabetes. In addition, the cataracts tend to develop at a younger age and progress faster. Sunglasses and glare-control lenses can help when cataracts are mild. Surgery to remove and or replace the lens of the eye can help.
Diabetic retinopathy refers to disorders of the retina (the back of the eye where vision focuses) caused by diabetes when blood vessels in the area swell and leak. Two types exist: nonproliferative retinopathy, the most common form, and proliferative retinopathy (more serious, later stages). Ultimately, retinal detachment may result.
Treatment Can Delay Vision Loss
Early detection is important. Treatments include laser surgery techniques: in early cases, doctors use scatter photocoagulation to seal blood vessels to stop leaking, focal photocoagulation is used as the disease progresses to seal leaking blood vessels; and vitrectomy, which is surgery to remove scar tissue and cloudy fluid from inside the eye. BACK TO TOP
