When we do eye exams, we refuse to cut corners. We always schedule ample time so you will never feel rushed. We provide complete eye care for both adults and children. Our comprehensive eye examinations check your eyes inside and out for glaucoma, cataracts and all other eye diseases as well as high blood pressure, diabetes and other systemic diseases. Your visual skills and abilities are carefully evaluated and we pride ourselves on the accuracy of our eyeglass prescriptions. In spite of our track record for highly accurate prescriptions, there are eyes that can be unstable for reasons ranging from medications to illness. In these rare cases, we will gladly re-examine the patient and remake the glasses.
Technology is rapidly changing the eye care industry. We utilize the latest in diagnostic equipment and are committed to keeping up with whatever advances will come next. Our current technology includes:
Electronic Medical Records
Digital Eye Charts with Random Letters and Pictures for Kids
Ocutouch Patient Education Software
High Resolution Digital Retinal Photography
Computerized Corneal Topography
Threshold Visual Field Testing
HRT Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy
Computerized Visual Therapy
Computerized Autorefraction, Keratometry and Tonometry
Digital Corneal Pachymetry
Optical Department
Because we offer only the highest quality and latest technology in our ophthalmic lenses and frames, we are able to extend a full 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on all eyeglasses ordered in our optical department. Lenses ordered with Crizal Alize, Crizal Avance or VISO XC antireflective treatments have a full 2 YEAR SCRATCH WARRANTY. Our huge frame selection includes designer eyewear by Gucci, Coach, Saks, Juicy, Nike Flexon, Lucky Brand, Jones New York just to name a few. We allso have a great selection of good quality frames for those on a budget. Our highly qualified opticians and staff are able to adjust and fit your glasses to you for extended comfort and vision.
Contact Lenses
Clearview Eyecare Optometry provides the latest in contact lens technology. Our contact lens patients benefit from the most recent advances in rigid gas permeable and soft disposable contact lenses for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia and irregular corneas.
Our Keratron Scout Corneal Topographer allows us to offer computer assisted custom fit Wave rigid gas permeable contact lenses for those hard to fit post surgical corneas, custom multifocal contact lenses and Accelerated Orthokeratology, also called Wave Corneal Molding.
Dr. Silverman is a Certified Wave Designer and has extensive experience in fitting custom computer designed rigid gas permeable contact lenses for all vision conditions including keratoconus, post-surgial corneas, presbyopia and Accelerated Orthokeratology. He has had excellent results with myopia control using Wave Corneal Molding overnight wear contact lenses. As a Certified Wave Designer, Dr. Silverman designs custom rigid gas permeable contact lenses with the aid of computerized corneal topography and the Wave contact lens design software. The images on the right show a Scout Corneal Topographer and corneal topography of an eye with astigmatism. Please click on the Wave logo below to learn more about this exciting technology!
We are also pleased to offer volume discounts, manufacturers rebates, internet replacement lens ordering and direct delivery to your home on many of our soft disposable contact lenses.
We offer the latest technology in soft disposable contact lenses from Coopervision, CIBA Vision, Vistakon, CVue and Bausch & Lomb. Our Vision Source! private label 2 Clear family of contact lenses from Coopervision offer outstanding value and performance! Dry eye patients will benefit from our Proclear and 2 Clear XC lenses. Soft contact lenses can now be used successfully with astigmatism and presbyopia.
For patients that require the clarity of vision that hard contact lenses offer yet can't tolerate the discomfort, we are pleased to offer the new Synergeyes hybrid contact lenses.
Eye Diseases; Glaucoma, Cataracts, Diabetes
Glaucoma: Glaucoma gradually destroys the optic nerve tissue in the back of the eye. The greatest danger of glaucoma stems from the fact that the disease is painless and without obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred. The most common cause is from pressure being too high inside the eye, but vascular disease and other diseases can also cause glaucoma. We always monitor for glaucoma during routine eye examinations. Tests include checking the pressure of the eye, screening for peripheral vision defects and analyzing the appearance of the optic nerve. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, we typically prescribe medications that lower the eye pressure. Most forms of glaucoma are successfully treated with eye drops. Laser treatments and eye surgery are secondary treatments that offer alternative ways to treat more advanced glaucoma.
Cataracts: The natural lens in the eye gradually becomes less clear as we get older. When opacities develop in the lens and the lens gets too hazy, vision will be impaired. Our office can diagnose and manage cataract care. When the cataract affects the vision to the extent that you cannot read or see distant objects comfortably, we will recommend cataract surgery. Our office co-manages with cataract specialists that are proven experts in cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can provide you with a bright new world of vision.
Diabetes: Diabetic patients should have a dilated retinal examination each year. Laser treatments and intravitreal Avastin injections have proven to slow the progression of retinal eye disease for many patients. Diabetes often stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the back of the eye, which ultimately leak and damage the retina. If this condition is discovered early, laser treatment or intravitreal Avastin can destroy these vessels. We have the latest instruments used to detect changes in the back of the eye. If we discover advancing diabetic eye disease that can be treated or needs further evaluation, we will refer you for consultation and further testing to a board certified retinal specialist.
Eye Infections, Eye Injuries, Dry Eyes
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries. Please call our office at 661-945-9883 during office hours. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. State of the art microscopes allow us to examine the front surface of the eye and facial areas around the eye for infection or injury. After assessing the extent of the injury or infection a treatment plan will be formulated and explained to you. Treatment may include medications and supportive care. Follow-up visits to monitor your recovery will be scheduled as needed.
Dry Eyes: Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Dry eyes can be diagnosed by using dyes to observe tear patterns, evaluation of the amount of tears on the front of the eye and from review of your symptoms. Treatment may include artificial tears; eye drops for treating allergies; and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals.
Wave Corneal Molding - Orthokeratology
What is Wave Corneal Molding?
Wave Corneal Molding is the use of specially designed retainer contact lenses to gently reshape the front surface of the eye (called the cornea) to eliminate or reduce nearsightedness (myopia) or astigmatism. The principle is similar to the use of a dental retainer used by an orthodontist to realign teeth.
The retainer contact lenses are worn at night while sleeping. They are removed upon awakening to provide clear vision without using eyeglasses or contact lenses! The retainers are comfortable and very easy to care for.
What are the advantages of doing Wave Corneal Molding?
Our program of Wave Corneal Molding allows you to be free from contact lenses and eyeglasses during waking hours. This is ideal for sports enthusiasts, and those patients who work in dusty, dry, or dirty environments. It is also ideal for those contact lens patients who have been unable to wear their contacts because of dryness or redness.
Wave Corneal Molding allows you to perform your daily activities without the hassle of cleaning your eyeglasses, lubricating your contact lenses or carrying around eyeglass cases and/or contact lens supplies during the day.
There may be an added benefit in the ability to prevent or slow progressive nearsightedness increases.
Why not just have laser refractive surgery (LASIK or PRK)?
Wave Corneal Molding is ideal for patients of all ages, including children. Laser surgery is only performed after the age of 18.
There is no post-operative pain with Wave Corneal Molding and therefore no need for post-operative medications like steroids or antibiotics.
It is easy to modify your contact lenses should there be an increase in nearsightedness after beginning Wave Corneal Molding. Laser surgery would require a surgical re-correction.
Wave Corneal Molding is about 1/3 the cost of Laser refractive surgery.
Wave Corneal Molding is reversible should you not be satisfied with the results. Laser surgery and the side effects from it are not reversible.
Our program can be done even if your prescription has been increasing. Laser refractive surgery should only be done if your prescription has been stable for at least one year.
Is everyone a good candidate for Wave Corneal Molding?
No. The procedure works best on mild to moderate amounts of nearsightedness and/or astigmatism. More severe cases can have their vision improved, but will still need some vision compensation. The procedure also does not work well on certain shaped corneas, post-surgical corneas, corneas with dystrophies or where the corneal tissue is not as bendable. The speed at which the vision improvement will be seen can vary from person to person.
There are no age barriers for Wave Corneal Molding. It is safe for both children and adults. In fact, it is an excellent alternative to eyeglasses for children who have just become nearsighted. In fact, many studies have shown that Orthokeratology may prevent increases in nearsightedness or may slow down any progressive changes.
While success rates are high, success cannot be guaranteed. There are small percentages of people who show an inability to wear the contact lenses due to allergies, dryness or intolerance.
Can any eye doctor that fits contact lenses fit Wave Corneal Molding or Orthokeratology lenses?
No. Wave Corneal Molding and Accelerated Orthokeratology contact lenses requires a higher level of experience in the use and fitting of these rigid contact lenses. Dr. Silverman is a Certified Wave Designer and is a member of the Orthokeratology Academy of America. Our office has used these lenses to fit patients of all ages for many years. We also have the necessary diagnostic equipment and computer software to be able to perform Accelerated Orthokeratology.
What does the Wave Corneal Molding procedure involve?
A comprehensive eye health and vision examination is performed first. Then, several measurements of the front of your eyes, including a corneal topography will be taken. The Keratron Scout corneal topographer is used to obtain a very precise computerized map of the curvature and shape of the cornea. The Wave computerized software program then uses this information to assist Dr. Silverman in the design of your Wave corneal Molding contact lens.
After a specialty contact lens laboratory manufactures the lenses designed by Dr. Silverman, you will be asked to return to the office for the fitting of the retainers. At this time your vision and the fit of the lenses will be checked. You will be instructed on the insertion and removal of the retainers, the care and maintenance of the retainers and given instruction on wearing. Pediatric patients will need to have a parent responsible for assuring that the lenses are well cared for and inserted and removed properly.
You will be sent home with wearing instructions after successfully being able to insert and remove the lenses. Generally this will involve wearing the lenses over night the first night. You will be checked the following day in our office. Should you experience any problems during the night with your retainers, we ask that you remove them.
Most of the visual changes will occur rapidly over the first few days or weeks. We will need to see you in the office several times during this period. As the cornea gently changes shape and vision improves, we will monitor your progress and make adjustments in the fit of your retainers as needed.
If you require the use of a temporary vision correction while your vision is changing, we will be happy to provide you with one day soft contact lenses to be worn during the day, or for various activities or tasks. You may also use older, weaker spectacles during this time. This is generally needed only for a few days.
The majority of patients achieve excellent vision in a few days. Even after you are seeing well, we will need to see you to monitor the health of your eyes. Most patients are done with their office visits in two months. Retainer lenses should be inspected every 6 months and polished or replaced every year. Depending on various factors, some patients may only require the retainers every other night.
Should you stop wearing your contact lens retainers, your vision will gradually return to its original level.
Is Wave Corneal Molding new?
Orthokeratology has been done in the past several decades with hard and then rigid gas permeable lenses. With the advent of corneal topography, more oxygen permeable contact lenses, and more sophisticated contact lens designs, Wave Corneal Molding became possible. This allowed more predictable, rapid changes and gave us the ability to fit these lenses for nighttime wear.
My prescription has been changing. Is Wave Corneal Molding right for me?
Wave Corneal Molding may be part of a series of recommendations that Dr. Silverman makes regarding progressive nearsightedness. Many studies have shown that the use of Orthokeratology rigid gas permeable lenses has been shown to reduce the likelihood of progressive nearsightedness.
The Wave Coneal Molding Advantage
Clear vision all day long, without glasses or contact lenses.
No pain or discomfort.
Safe – unlike LASIK, there is no potential for vision loss from Ortho - K; as safe, or safer than regular contact lens wear.
No age restriction - Can be used to correct myopia in children - as young as age 8.
No weakening or thinning of corneal structure.
No use of steroid or antibiotic drops required.
Can be started while nearsightedness is still progressing.
WCM is reversible; allows for new technology should it occur.
WCM treatment can be started with the onset of myopia (nearsightedness) and may reduce the rate of increase and amount of myopia.
WCM is not an invasive or surgical procedure; there is no risk of surgical complications, infections or inflammations.
Provides effective vision correction in all environments: wet, dusty, smoky, dry, cold, underwater, etc.
Please call our office at 661-945-9883 for more information on Wave Corneal Molding or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Silverman.
Please visit the Ortho-K Networkfor more information on Orthokeratology.
Low Vision
People who have lost eyesight due to injuries or eye disease need special types of products to help them function as independently as possible. We offer a full range of these products through our office. Our paraoptometric staff is trained to demonstrate the use of some of these devices. They range all the way from a simple hand magnifier to a closed circuit TV system.
In addition, we can direct those who have low vision problems to products that will help them carry on the day-to-day tasks that they need to perform. In some cases we can set up a program for the low vision patient with the National Library of Congress to receive "books on tapes", which is a service for the blind.
Because we offer only the highest quality and latest technology in our ophthalmic lenses and frames, we are able to extend a full 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY on all eyeglasses ordered in our optical department. Lenses ordered with Crizal Alize, Crizal Avance or VISO XC antireflective treatments have a full 2 YEAR SCRATCH WARRANTY. Our huge frame selection includes designer eyewear by Gucci, Coach, Saks, Juicy, Nike Flexon, Lucky Brand, Jones New York just to name a few. We allso have a great selection of good quality frames for those on a budget. Our highly qualified opticians and staff are able to adjust and fit your glasses to you for extended comfort and vision.
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