The doctors at Horizon Eye Care and Optical are all Therapeutic Glaucoma Specialist Optometrists. This means they have attended additional training and received board certification in treating eye infections, injuries and diseases.

Most often, the treatment of medical eye problems is covered by major medical insurance. For a list of insurance programs our doctors accept, please see the link to the left.

Among the numerous medical eye problems treated at Horizon Eye Care and Optical are:

GLAUCOMA - a disease characterized by eye pressures that are too high for the eye to function correctly. Over time, damage is done to the optic nerve resulting in permanent loss of vision. Most often treatment is based on use of eye drops to lower the eye's pressure. Many tests are done to diagnose the disease and to follow its progression to ascertain that the treatment is effective. 

DRY EYE SYNDROME - a condition characterized by a dry, uncomfortable eye. There are many causes of dry eye and different tests can be performed to the cause of the problem. 

Often artificial tears are recommended, but if that is not enough, the doctor may recommend Punctal Occlusion. This is a painless, in-office procedure involving the placement of plugs into the little drain holes located in the upper and lower lids. The plugs cannot be felt once inserted. To view a video showing punctal occlusion with the SmartPlug, click the "see video" link. This will take you to the Medennium (the makers of the smartplug) website. When there, click on the CBS 2 SmartPlug Video link.  See Video

A prescription medication is also available and may be recommended in certain cases.

BLEPHARITIS - an eyelid infection that can be treated with proper lid hygiene and/or  antibiotics; topical and/or oral.
CONJUNCTIVITIS - what the public generally calls "pink eye". There are 3 basic kinds of conjunctivitis. There is viral, bacterial, and allergic. Each variety is treated differently.
CORNEAL FOREIGN BODY - a very common and preventable injury. Treatment will depend on the severity of the injury but most often entails removal of the foreign body and treatment of the resultant corneal abrasion.