Medical Services Ophthalmology We welcome you to take this opportunity to see why our physicians are some of the most recommended, sought after eye professionals in the medical field. Find a Location Find a Provider Open, Safe and Right Here. Maintaining your health is just as important now as it has always been. Whether you need an office visit or are considering a procedure, rest assured that St. Elizabeth is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for you and your family. This includes: Pre-procedure COVID-19 testing temperature screenings mask use increased cleaning & hand-washing social distancing visitor restrictions Haven’t you lived with blurry vision long enough? Now is the time to define what your new normal will be, make sure to include healthy vision. Safely consult with one of our eye specialists to discuss your personalized treatment options. The Ophthalmology experts at St. Elizabeth Physicians provide comprehensive, diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical services to help diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions and diseases related to the eye. Our board-certified physicians can help with everything from healthy eye exams to special problems that require retina, glaucoma, cornea, pediatric or oculoplastic specialists. Our physicians are fully dedicated to preserving your most precious gift of sight. Our highly experienced ophthalmologists are continually being educated and trained on the latest advancements in technology, treatments and equipment, assuring that the care you receive is based on the most up-to-date practices and techniques available. We provide patient-centered, personalized eye care. We pride ourselves on listening to your questions and concerns as well as taking the time to review your conditions and providing treatment options for your needs. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality of personalized and comprehensive eye care available. Common eye conditions that can be treated include: Blepharitis Inflammation or dandruff-like scales and particles formed along the eyelashes or on or around the eyelid, caused by bacteria or dysfunction of the eyelids’ oil glands Cataracts A clouding of the lens of the eye, causing blurred vision and/or glare problems Chalazion A cyst in the eyelid caused by the inflammation of blocked oil glands; appears as a lump on the eyelid with symptoms such as soreness, redness, swelling, sensitivity to light, increased tearing, and heaviness of the eyelid; may require antibiotics, steroid injections, or surgery Diabetic Retinopathy Damage to the retina, the layer of cells that light strikes to create an image, which develops most often in those with high blood pressure from diabetes Dry Eye Stinging, burning, dryness, irritation, and/or tearing of the eye due to underproduction of lubricating tears Glaucoma Damage to the optic nerve, which carries the images we see to the brain, caused by unreleased pressure within the eye Headaches Eye disease is one of the least common causes of headaches, often accompanied by blurred vision, halos around lights, and/or extreme sensitivity to light Macular Degeneration Breakdown of the macula, a small area of the retina that allows you to see fine details, causing blurriness, dark areas, or distortion in central vision, but leaving peripheral vision intact Ocular Rosacea Redness, irritation, or burning of the eyes and eyelids, treated with antibiotics and/or artificial tears Retinal vein occlusion Blockage of retinal veins resulting in complications such as swelling, eye pain, spots or clouds in the field of vision, and vision loss, most often from high blood pressure Strabismus A condition where eyes are misaligned and point in different directions, most common in children, causing reduced vision which may become permanent if untreated