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Dr. D. Park |
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Winner of
The State's 2006, 2007 & 2008
Reader's Choice Award |
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OUR SERVICES
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
THOROUGH EYE EXAMS FOR ALL AGES
STATE-OF-THE-ART EXAMINING EQUIPMENT
CPO CERTIFIED OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIANS
If you experience any of the following eye problems, make an
appointment with your eye care provider RIGHT AWAY. Our staff is
trained to work-in emergent and urgent eye care needs.
RED EYES
INJURIES
INFECTIONS
PAIN
SUDDEN ONSET SPOTS & FLOATERS
SUDDEN VISION CHANGE OR LOSS |
FULL
SERVICE
Full Service Optical
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At Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates, we
are happy to recommend the latest in lens and frame technology. We
feel strongly that “one size” does not fit all and one lens design is
not appropriate for every prescription. We strive to customize a lens
and frame selection for you that will optimize your vision while
creating a unique look. We are excited to work with high prescriptions
and are eager to combine our optical knowledge and experience with
premium products to give you the thinnest, lightest, and most
attractive eyewear. Come see what we can do to optimize your vision
and maximize your comfort and appearance. We offer the following
premium products, services, and guarantee:
WE HAVE A WIDE SELECTION OF FRAMES
IN ALL PRICE RANGES
Rx AND NON-Rx POLARIZED SUNWEAR
(www.optima-inc.us)
FULL OPTICAL
PREMIUM DEFINITY PROGRESSIVE LENSES
(www.definity.com)
RESOLUTIONS ANTI-GLARE THIN & LIGHT LENSES
(http://www.resolutionlenses.com/)
NON-GLARE LENSES
(http://www.arcouncil.org/)
SC & NBEO LICENSED OPTICAL MANAGER
WITH MANY YEARS EXPERIENCE TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR EYEWEAR
90 DAYS 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE
1 YEAR BREAKAGE PROTECTION PLAN
FREE LIFETIME ADJUSTMENTS
FREE RE-EXAMINATIONS
IF YOU EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY ADJUSTING TO YOUR Rx
ONSITE LAB
STATE-OF-THE-ART AUTO-TRACING
TO SAVE YOU VALUABLE TIME
SPORTS GOGGLES
REPAIRS |
CONTACTS
Contact Lenses
Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates
enthusiastically incorporates new contact lens technology to bring you
healthy, comfortable, convenient contact lens wear with optimized
vision. Rapid advances in contact lens materials and designs are
expanding the number of people who can successfully wear contact
lenses.
Most contact lens prescriptions are available in free trial contact
lenses and available the same day as your contact lens examination. My
staff and I will guide you through the fitting process whether you are
a first time, established, previously unsuccessful, or challenging
fit. If you are difficult to fit or a previously unsuccessful contact
lens wearer, there are more contact lens options than ever. Contact
lens availability combined with experience, sophisticated examining
instrumentation, like corneal topography, and a genuine interest in
helping you achieve your goals is the key to your success with contact
lens wear.
If you are considering trying contact lenses, we would
love to help you experience the freedom of seeing without glasses or
surgery!
Colored and Tinted
Disposable and Single Use Lenses
Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Bifocal and Multifocal
30 Day Overnight Wear
Gas Permeable
Keratoconus, Post-penetrating Keratoplasty, and Other Difficult to Fit
Patients
Vision Shaping Treatment |
LASERREHAB
Vision Rehabilitation Services
We are committed to offering
innovative solutions to the visually impaired to improve their quality
of life and independence. Often, simple assistive devices or minor
modifications to daily life can reduce the effects of vision loss, and
improve a person’s quality of life.
WHAT IS A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT?
Reduced central and / or side vision that can’t be corrected with
glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. You can still see something and
with the help of vision aids, you can still be independent.
WHAT CAUSES A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT?
Visual impairments can be caused by an injury, birth defect, or
disease. Common eye diseases that cause loss of sight are macular
degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
The symptoms of a visual impairment vary depending on the cause of the
vision loss.
Symptoms can include:
Blank spots, dark spots or wavy lines in the center of your vision
Blurred, hazy or cloudy vision
Double Vision
Loss of side (peripheral) vision
INNOVATIVE VISION REHABILITATION SOLUTIONS
Do you need help watching TV?
MaxTV glasses may be the answer! They allow patients to maximize TV
enjoyment with a binocular, telescopic distance system. This
innovation by Eschenbach is hands-free, head-mounted glasses that are
attractive, light weight, and hi-tech and will focus on objects 10
feet to infinity. They are perfect for watching TV, sporting events,
movies, theatre, bird watching, or any other distance viewing activity
in which a magnified image would be helpful. (www.eschenbach.com)
DO YOU NEED HELP SIGNING CHECKS OR READING A MAP? POCKETVIEWER MAY
BE YOUR SOLUTION!
The PocketViewer by Pulse Data HumanWare is designed to be truly
portable and fits easily into a purse or pocket. The PocketViewer’s
high contrast LCD display provides a superb color picture that allows
the user to read maps, view photographs, illustrations and three
dimensional objects. Its built-in writing stand adds increased
flexibility making it possible to sign checks and write notes. The
PocketViewer weighs only 10 oz. and the batteries last 2 hours with
continuous use (comes complete with battery charger). The PocketViewer
magnifies up to 7X, has a generous viewing area of 4” x 3” and comes
complete with a protective carrying case. (www.pulsedata.com)
HAVING DIFFICULTY READING THE BIBLE, NEWSPAPER OR BOOKS?
THE NEW VIDEOLUPE PLUS COULD MAKE READING POSSIBLE AGAIN!
The Videolupe Plus offers flexibility and greater magnification
options using a stand magnifier in the traditional manner or connected
to a TV screen for a much larger image. A simple plug-in jack makes it
easy for patients or caregivers to connect to any TV.
The Videolupe Plus is light weight and transportable. The LED handle
has an unlimited bulb life and excellent uniform illumination.
Patients can angle the lens head to find a comfortable, relaxed
reading position.
Another solution could be the new Noves high powered reading glasses
that are now available in our office. Noves pioneered diffractive
“thin lens” technology that allows for high powered reading glasses
without bulky lenses. This allows you to have attractive, comfortable
reading glasses even in the highest powers that you can wear with
dignity. We find our patients use them more often, in more places, for
longer periods of time thereby improving their quality of life and
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MANAGEMENT
Eye Disease Management
Dry Eye & Allergy
Diabetic & Hypertensive Eye Care
Glaucoma Detection & Management
Cataract Evaluations & Post-Surgical Care
Spots, Floaters, and Flashes
WHAT’S NEW IN DRY EYE & ALLERGY MANAGEMENT?
25% of all visits to eye care professionals are due to dry or allergic
eyes. About 75 million Americans suffer from dry eye symptoms on a
regular or occasional basis. In addition, approximately 1/3 of dry eye
patients also suffer from allergic conjunctivitis. About half of all
adults suffer from allergies and about 80% of allergy sufferers who
take medication experience swollen eyelids and/or itchy, watery, red
eyes. We take your complaints seriously and we’re armed with the
latest treatments.
RESTASIS is the first available prescription treatment for chronic dry
eyes due to decreased tear production. It works by increasing the
production of your eyes’ own tear. Artificial tears do not increase
tear production. (www.restasis.com)
SmartPlug is the latest development in dry eye therapy. This
innovative device is used to occlude the “punctum” or tear duct and
conserve the eye’s natural tears. SmartPlug is made from a flexible
thermosensitive acrylic material that adjusts to the exact shape and
size of your punctum. This procedure is painless, fast, and performed
in-office while you remain in a sitting position. If you experienced
discomfort or frequent loss of previous punctual plugs, SmartPlug may
be your answer. (www.medennium.com)
An exciting breakthrough technology, FlexMD’s Tear Assay System,
allows testing of your tears to determine the underlying cause of your
ocular discomfort. We expect to receive this instrument in our office
in late 2005-6. This system will help Dr. West differentiate between
aqueous deficient dry eye, evaporative dry eye, allergic conjunctivits,
or combination disease processes. This instrument will provide me with
the hard scientific data needed to augment my clinical observations
and customize your treatment plan. In addition to dry eye and allergy
management, exciting new applications in Laser Vision Correction and
contact lens care are also being researched. (www.flexmd.com)
BETTER DIABETIC AND HYPERTENSIVE EYE CARE
Diabetes and other vascular diseases can cause damage to the blood
vessels in the back of the eye (retina) resulting in blood leakage and
other changes. If left untreated, blindness can result. We offer the
Optomap retinal exam to monitor you for diabetic retinopathy and
Heidelberg retinal tomography to monitor you for diabetic macular
edema. These are two of the most sophisticated instruments used to
detect and monitor diabetic eye disease.
If you suffer from diabetes or hypertension, you should have your eyes
checked as recommended by your eye care provider or at least yearly to
maintain healthy eyes and good vision. Other factors that play a role
in reducing your risk of developing diabetic eye disease include good
systemic control of your diabetes and all associated conditions
(hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia), proper diet and
exercise, and not smoking. (www.americandiabetesassociation.com)
THE LATEST IN GLAUCOMA DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness affecting millions
of people. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic
nerve, the pathway that carries the image to the brain. If left
undetected and untreated, glaucoma can painlessly destroy your vision.
Since most people with glaucoma experience no noticeable symptoms, a
thorough eye examination is needed to detect glaucoma. If glaucoma is
suspected during your eye examination, specialized testing will be
recommended.
The Heidelberg retinal tomographer is used to precisely measure the
size, depth, and shape of the optic nerve and may help to diagnose
glaucoma years before symptoms become apparent to the patient. In
addition, its especially useful at detecting changes over time to
follow your progress.
Other tests that are commonly used to diagnose and/or manage glaucoma
are ultrasonic pachymetry (measures the thickness of the front surface
of the eye), gonioscopy (allows the doctor to view the drainage system
of your eye), visual field testing (measures how well you see off all
points of your retina and the optic nerve pathway), and tonometry
(measures the internal eye pressure).
The key to controlling glaucoma is catching it early. Those at
increased risk for glaucoma include the following:
Over age 35
African-American Heritage
Diabetes
Hypertension
Family History
Long-Term Steroid Treatment
Injury or Trauma to the Eye
Nearsightedness
Elevated Intraocular Pressure
Decreased Corneal Thickness
Enlarged Optic Nerve Cup
The best way to prevent vision loss from glaucoma is to know your risk
factors and to have eye examinations as recommended by your eye care
provider or yearly after age 35.
CATARACTS
What is a cataract?
When the normally clear lens within your eye becomes cloudy or opaque.
Cataracts range from extremely small areas of cloudiness to large
opaque areas that cause a noticeable loss of vision.
How are cataracts diagnosed?
A comprehensive eye examination includes biomicroscopy, a procedure
that allows the doctor to view your lens with a specialized microscope
and determine if you have a cataract forming.
How are cataracts treated?
If a cataract develops to a point that your daily activities are
affected, we will schedule you an appointment with an eye surgeon who
may recommend the surgical removal of the cataract. The surgery is
generally performed in an out-patient surgery setting using local or
topical anesthesia. After making a small incision, the surgeon will
remove your clouded lens and typically replace it with an intraocular
lens implant. A clear shield is placed on the eye for protection. Eye
drops are generally needed a few days before and for several weeks
after surgery.
What happens after cataract surgery?
You are typically seen in our office for several follow-up visits to
monitor healing and prescribe your final glasses. We find that most
patients are thrilled with their vision following cataract surgery!
SUDDEN ONSET OF SPOTS, FLOATERS, OR FLASHES
Almost everyone sees a few spots at one time or another. They occur
more frequently and become more noticeable as you grow older. If you
notice a sudden change in the number or size of the spots or see
associated flashes of light, you should contact your eye care provider
right away for an examination to be sure they are not the result of a
more serious problem.
Drops will be put in your eyes to dilate your pupils so that I can
examine the health of the inside of your eye. Special instruments,
such as a biomicroscope and an indirect opthalmoscope will help me see
the inside of your eyes and determine the cause of the spots. |
TO CONTACT
Dr. Dorothy Park & Associates
Dr. Dorothy J. Park
In case of an Emergency:
Cell: 803-446-9212
Home 803-407-7250
Dr. August M. Wallace
In case of an Emergency:
Cell: 803-201-8526
Home: 803-754-2787
Our Hours:
Monday - 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday - 9:00AM - 6:30PM
Wednesday - 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday - 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday - 8:30AM - 5:00PM
1818 HAMPTON STREET
COLUMBIA, SC 29201
(803) 254-6306
FAX: (803) 771-6745
Please Direct All E-Mails To
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