Eye Exams
Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining eye health by detecting and preventing disease. Some diseases, such as glaucoma, develop gradually without causing pain or vision loss, so patients may not notice that anything is wrong until significant and irreversible damage has been done. Early detection of eye diseases can allow for a choice of treatment options and reduced risk of permanent damage.
Refractive Surgery
LASIK
LASIK improves vision safely and precisely by reshaping the cornea to correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. Vision improves within minutes, and most patients eventually enjoy 20/20 vision or better after treatment.
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
PRK or photorefractive keratectomy is one of the safest and most time-tested laser vision correction procedures available. Before LASIK, PRK was the most common refractive surgery procedure. Like LASIK, it reshapes the cornea to improve vision. PRK is now used mainly for patients with large pupils or thin corneas.
Laser Cataract Surgery
A cataract is a common condition that causes a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, and affects millions of people each year, including more than half of all Americans over the age of 65. Cloudiness develops as a result of a buildup of protein in the lens.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in the US, and can affect patients of all ages, many of who do not experience any symptoms and may not be aware that they have the disease. Glaucoma actually refers to a group of diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve as a result of increased pressure within the eye, but can also be caused by a severe eye infection, injury, blocked blood vessels or inflammatory conditions of the eye.
Common Eye Conditions
Select a common eye condition below to learn more:
Cosmetic Treatments
Our Aesthetician
Janae Brand, President of SkinSultant Management, has a reputation for being an innovator in the medspa and beauty industry. Her ongoing successful endeavors in this burgeoning field for the past 20 years demonstrate not only her in-depth knowledge of the cosmeceutical industry, but also her ability to perceive an emerging trend and to act on it before others.
BOTOX® Cosmetic & Fillers
When you smile, laugh, frown, or look puzzled, you contract the muscles of your face. Over time, these contractions produce permanent furrows and deep wrinkles in the skin, especially around the eyes and mouth, between the eyebrows, and on the forehead.
Skin Care Treatments
Select a treatment below to learn more:
Optical Shop
In addition to the comprehensive ophthalmology services provided at Semel Vision Care & Aesthetics, our practice also features an optical shop with a wide array of eyeglass frames and contact lenses to suit every budget.