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Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants offers comprehensive eye care services ranging from primary eye care exams to subspecialty care. To find the physician at Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants who is right for you, click on the physician name.

Preventive Eye Care
Recommendations for preventive eye care and nutritional information specific to the eyes — a cornerstone to maintaining good vision. Robert Abel Jr., M.D.

Retina
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment of retinal vascular disorders and macular diseases as well as surgical management of disorders of the vitreous and/or retina. Specializing in hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular holes and retinal detachment. State-of-the-art services include stereophotography, angiography, laser surgery and vitreoretinal surgery techniques. Harry Lebowitz, M.D., Arunan Sivalingam, M.D.

Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) available, which offers hope to patients with the most severe form of advanced macular degeneration. Harry Lebowitz, M.D.

Cataract
Evaluation and management of patients with cataracts including small incision cataract surgery with intraocular implant (no-stitch, no-needle, no-patch techniques), Robert Abel Jr., M.D., Harry Lebowitz, M.D., Gordon Bussard, M.D., Andrew Barrett, M.D., Ralph S. Milner, M.D.

Cornea
Medical and surgical evaluation and management of corneal and external disease problems including corneal transplantation. Computerized corneal topography analysis, diseases prior to refractive surgery. Robert Abel Jr., M.D., Andrew Barrett, M.D.

Refractive Procedures
Surgical reduction of myopia and astigmatism. Services offered include Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) using the Excimer Laser, Radial Keratotomy (RK), and Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK). RK is performed in our on-site microsurgery suite. Traditional and CustomVue Wavefront guided LASIK Procedures. Andrew Barrett, M.D.

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Glaucoma
Consultations and long-term care for all forms of glaucoma, including medical, laser and surgical treatment. Computerized visual field analysis and stereo retinal fundus photography are available in-house, Jonathan S. Myers, M.D.

Oculoplastics
Surgical management of skin and eyelid conditions secondary to aging, congenital deformities and trauma, Andrew Barrett, M.D., Ralph S. Milner, M.D.

Geriatric
Evaluation and management of age-related eye disorders, Robert Abel Jr., M.D., Harry Lebowitz, M.D., Andrew Barrett, M.D., Gordon Bussard, M.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology
Full range of eye care services for infants, children and young adults, including pediatric eye surgery, Ralph S. Milner, M.D.

Routine Eye Exams
Comprehensive eye care and diagnostic evaluation of general ophthalmic problems, Andrew Barrett, M.D.,Gordon A. Bussard, M.D., Sonja P. Biddle, O.D., Ronald G. Young, O.D.

Optical and Contact Lens Services

Optical center with a full range of services. Contact Lens fittings offered and the latest lenses available. Sonja P. Biddle, O.D., Ronald G. Young, O.D.


In addition to our comprehensive eye care services, we offer a range of supportive services for patients and the community:

Visual Field Testing/Interpretation
Automated and manual visual field testing for systemic and ophthalmic applications. Interpretation of results is available. Computer storage is used for comparison with future evaluations.

Ophthalmic Photography
Retinal fluorescein angiography, color and stereo retinal fundus photography, corneal endothelial cell photography and photo slit lamp biomicroscopy are performed. On-site film processing facilities allow same day film development.

Corneal Topography
Topographic corneal analysis is done for diagnosis and management of corneal dystrophies, degenerations and diseases.

Ophthalmic Echography
Ultrasound technology is used for evaluation of intraocular and orbital pathology and for pre-surgical testing.

Emergency Eye Care
Emergency eye care is available for 24 hours a day, weekends and holidays.

Surgical Counseling
Counseling is provided by certified ophthalmic personnel for patients considering surgery. These sessions help allay apprehension and provide guidance. It also involves assistance in arranging necessary pre-operative tests.

Community Education
Seminars for physicians, health care personnel, corporate and civic groups are offered on such topics as preventive eye care and ophthalmic diseases. Vision screening programs are available to residential health care facility personnel, hospital residents, corporate and civic groups on preventive eye care and ophthalmic diseases.

Glaucoma Screenings
Glaucoma screenings are conducted by certified ophthalmic assistants at community centers and health fairs upon request.

LASIK

Call now for an appointment: 302-479-3937 (EYES)

www.delawareeyes.com

Blue Heron Pavilon, Suite 100, 272 Carter Dr., Middletown, DE 19709, (302) 477-2626

Limestone Medical Center, 1941 Limestone Rd., Suite 217, Wilmington, DE 19808, Tel. 1-302-633-6200

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