carolina eye clinic patient portal

What kind of eye care does Carolina Eye offer?

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What is patient portal?

Our secure online patient portal is designed to provide you with the highest quality of care, while safeguarding your important health information and allowing you the convenience of 24 hour access! If you have questions about the patient portal, or if you simply need assistance, please give our office a call at 800-624-6575.

How do I make sure I am receiving patient portal emails?

Carolina Eye does not accept walk-in patients unless it is a medical emergency. ... to have their surgery performed on the same day as their evaluation should anticipate spending most of the day at the clinic. This will allow time for all the necessary testing as well as the surgery. ...

What is the phone number for the eye doctor?

*Please do not send a message if you are experiencing an eye medical issue; instead, please call 910-295-2100 and speak with our triage nurse. During business hours, call (910) 295-2100 or (800) 733-5357 and select the Nurse Call Center option.

What causes redness in the eye?

Dry Eye. Dry eye disease is a common condition that causes eye redness, irritation, and blurred vision. Treatment for dry eye can vary based on the underlying cause and severity of symptoms. Learn more about dry eye treatment at Carolina Eye Associates! Glaucoma.

What is cataract surgery?

Cataract. Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process, caused by the hardening of proteins in the eye. During cataract surgery, the clouded lens of the eye is removed and replaced with an artificial lens, called an IOL. Carolina Eye Associates offers advanced surgical techniques and premium lenses for optimal vision outcomes.

What is lasik correction?

LASIK. LASIK vision correction can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Our LASIK surgeons correct refractive errors by reshaping the corneal tissue in the eye, which allows light to focus correctly. LASIK aims to improve vision and may reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. Cornea.

What is a comprehensive eye exam?

A normal, comprehensive eye exam will allow your optometrist to determine if your eyes are healthy enough to wear contact lenses. During your contact lens fitting, detailed measurements of your eyes will be taken to determine the right contact lenses for you.

Who performs a vision screening?

A vision screening is typically performed by a general medical practitioner such as a pediatrician or a nurse. While a vision screening can help identify vision issues, it can miss many important issues that a comprehensive eye exam can identify. This is why everyone is encouraged to get annual eye exams.

Why are eye exams important?

1. Eye exams can detect eye health issues such as glaucoma and cataracts. Eye exams can also detect general health issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. This is why eye exams are an important part of health maintenance for everyone regardless of age or vision correction needs.

What to bring to an eye exam?

If you currently wear any prescription lenses, bring your eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. You should also bring any and all questions you may have. Contact your optometrist if you have specific questions about any additional items you think you may need to bring to your eye exam.

How to tell if your child needs glasses?

To see if your child needs glasses, schedule your child’s eye exam today.

What are the changes in vision that occur with age?

1. Changes in vision that occur with age include reduced pupil size, dry eyes, loss of peripheral vision, decreased color vision, and vitreous detachment. The most common vision problem that comes with age is presbyopia, which is the normal and unavoidable age-related loss of focusing ability.

How to measure visual acuity?

Visual acuity is commonly measured by a series of two numbers, the first number representing the distance from which a person can clearly see something, and the second number representing the distance from which a person with normal vision can see that same thing.