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Our Services
Billing Policies and Financing
We accept most insurance plans. Prior to your appointment, please verify that your plan is current and one with which Dr. Miller participates. We are now able to bill most secondary insurances along with your primary insurance for all office visits. Please be aware that most insurance companies do not pay for refractions, which is a visual acuity test that measures your nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. We are HIPPA compliant, so please make sure you take the time to read the HIPPA Compliancy, which will be available in our office at the same time of your appointment.
Eye Exams
Along with eye exams for cataracts, refractive surgery and corneal transplants, Dr. Miller provides exams for glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, contact lenses, Corneal Dystrophies, disease or injury. Our office provides the most current state-of-the-art equipment for corneal disease, cataracts, and glaucoma and aids in early diagnosis and treatment. All of our technicians are certified and have combined experience of more than 50 years. Dr. Miller encourages everyone to have an eye exam every one to two years.
Intacs for Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. The cornea is the clear, central part of the surface of the eye. In patients with keratoconus, the cone-shaped cornea deflects light and causes distorted vision.
Causes of Keratoconus
Although many theories have been proposed, there is no definite known cause of keratoconus. Possible causes include genetics, a collagen deficiency, overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, or excessive eye-rubbing.
Sign and Symptoms of Keratoconus
Keratoconus often begins to develop in the teen years to the early 20s, although it can develop at any age. Changes in the shape of the cornea occur gradually, usually over several years. In most patients with keratoconus, both eyes eventually become affected.
Keratoconus can be difficult to detect because it usually develops very slowly. Signs of keratoconus may include:
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Collagen Cross-Linking
Collagen cross-linking is a relatively new method for treating keratoconus. It works by strengthening the corneal tissue to stop it from bulging. In this procedure, eye drops containing riboflavin (vitamin B2) are applied to the cornea and then activated by ultraviolet light. This strengthens the collagen fibers within the cornea.
Corneal Transplant Surgery
Surgery is needed for patients with advanced keratoconus, where other therapies no longer provide clear vision. This usually occurs in 15-20% of cases. In corneal transplant surgery, most of the cornea is removed and then replaced with a new donor cornea. The results of the procedure have a success rate of over 97%.
Dr. Miller will measure the curvature of your cornea to determine whether these symptoms are a result of keratoconus. Miller Eye Care has specialists that treat patients with keratoconus.
Dry Eye
Dry eye occurs when the eyes aren't sufficiently moisturized, leading to itching, redness and pain from dry spots on the surface of the eye. The eyes may become dry and irritated because the tear ducts don't produce enough tears, or because the tears themselves have a chemical imbalance.
People usually begin experiencing dry eye symptoms as they age, but the condition can also result from certain medications, conditions or injuries.
Dry eye is not only painful, it can also damage the eye's tissues and impair vision. Fortunately, many treatment options are available.
Non-surgical treatments for dry eye include blinking exercises, increasing humidity at home or work, and use of artificial tears or moisturizing ointment. If these methods fail, small punctal plugs may be inserted in the corners of the eyes to limit tear drainage, or the drainage tubes in the eyes may be surgically closed. Eyelid surgery is also a solution if an eyelid condition is causing your dry eyes.
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