When eye care is mentioned, most people will instantly think of glasses or contacts. However, there is so much more to the health of the eyes. From comprehensive eye exams to eye disease management and emergency treatment, Woodlands Eye Associates has patients covered.

Glaucoma is known as “the silent thief of sight” because it can slowly progress and cause irreparable damage before vision loss occurs. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in people over 60 but it can affect anyone.

Yearly screenings are an easy and important way to safeguard against glaucoma. The doctors at Woodlands Eye Associates are Optometric Glaucoma Specialists, utilizing technology and their extensive knowledge to help detect and treat glaucoma before vision loss occurs.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease that can affect central vision. During a complete eye exam, patients will be screened for risk factors and signs of the disease. The doctor will discuss their findings with patients as well as all available treatment options.

If a patient has dry, irritated eyes, they may be one of over 20 million people who suffer from dry eye syndrome. The dedicated doctors at Woodlands Eye Associates will examine the eyes to determine the cause of the symptoms and come up with a comprehensive treatment regimen that best fits the patients needs. They offer their patients a myriad of options from punctal plugs to prescription eye drops.

For those with children, eye health and vision are extremely important when they begin school. Woodlands Eye Associates offers exams for children over 5 to screen for strabismus, refractive amblyopia, color blindness, astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia and more. Their compassionate approach makes children feel at ease while their expertise gives parents peace of mind.

Scheduling a yearly eye exam is an integral part of a patient's overall health. For those unscheduled emergencies, patients can depend on Woodlands Eye Associates. During a medical exam, the experienced doctors will examine the eyes, assess the symptoms and provide patients with a plan to start the road to recovery.

For patients seeing new floaters and flashes of light, this could be a sign of a retinal tear or detachment. Woodlands Eye Associates offers same-day medical exams to ensure patients with potentially serious issues can be seen and begin treatment as soon as possible. Diagnostic testing from fundus photos to optical coherence tomography gives doctors an extensive look inside the eyes to ensure every issue is properly identified.

In a world where customer service is a lost art, finding a place that always puts the customer first is a rarity. The doctors at Woodlands Eye Associates have a passion for serving the needs of their patients. Every day they commit to providing quality eyecare for the entire family.

“Patient care is the heart of what we do,” Dr. Ginger Brown said. “When you see someone year after year they become like family. We know our patients have a lot of options these days, so we feel honored that they trust us with something as important as the health of their eyes.”

To make an appointment at Woodlands Eye Associates, stop by 1001 Medical Plaza Drive, Ste. 100, The Woodlands and 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 230B, The Woodlands or call 281-367-2020 and 281-367-5335.

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