OUR SERVICES
Polsinelli Optometry is happy to offer comprehensive eye health and vision care for infants, children, and adults.
WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE EYE HEALTH AND VISION EXAM?
Examinations include refraction, eye movement and coordination, depth perception, color vision, pupillary testing, peripheral and central vision screening, glaucoma and cataract check, dry eye and allergy assessment, macular degeneration evaluation, and full dilated health evaluation.
Dr. Polsinelli recommends yearly eye exams, the first to start at 6 months of age. Patients with healthy eyes can be seen every one to two years. Individuals with diseases such as glaucoma, diabetes, or macular degeneration may be seen at shorter intervals.
Examinations include refraction, eye movement and coordination, depth perception, color vision, pupillary testing, peripheral and central vision screening, glaucoma and cataract check, dry eye and allergy assessment, macular degeneration evaluation, and full dilated health evaluation.
Dr. Polsinelli recommends yearly eye exams, the first to start at 6 months of age. Patients with healthy eyes can be seen every one to two years. Individuals with diseases such as glaucoma, diabetes, or macular degeneration may be seen at shorter intervals.
CONTACT LENS EVALUATION AND FITTING
Dr. Polsinelli fits soft, bifocal, gas permeable, and specialty contact lenses for various conditions such as keratoconus or astigmatism. First, your vision is checked with your prescription, then eye health, size, shape, and curvature are evaluated. Dr. Polsinelli then decides based on your lifestyle, and other variables what lens would be most successful for you. He then checks the fit, comfort and fine tunes the prescription to make sure everything is optimum. He will teach you insertion and removal of the lens, how to clean and care for the lens, and what you can and cannot do with the lens. He has a particular passion for fitting multi-focal contact lenses for presbyopia patients to see both far and near.
Dr. Polsinelli fits soft, bifocal, gas permeable, and specialty contact lenses for various conditions such as keratoconus or astigmatism. First, your vision is checked with your prescription, then eye health, size, shape, and curvature are evaluated. Dr. Polsinelli then decides based on your lifestyle, and other variables what lens would be most successful for you. He then checks the fit, comfort and fine tunes the prescription to make sure everything is optimum. He will teach you insertion and removal of the lens, how to clean and care for the lens, and what you can and cannot do with the lens. He has a particular passion for fitting multi-focal contact lenses for presbyopia patients to see both far and near.
CORNEAL REFRACTIVE THERAPY (CRT)
Our practice is offering a new technology called Corneal Refractive Therapy, or CRT. It is a process that allows you to wear a special contact lens while you sleep so that you can see during the day without wearing corrective lenses or glasses. Ask us about CRT during your appointment.
For more information, visit www.paragonvision.com/crt-lenses/
Our practice is offering a new technology called Corneal Refractive Therapy, or CRT. It is a process that allows you to wear a special contact lens while you sleep so that you can see during the day without wearing corrective lenses or glasses. Ask us about CRT during your appointment.
For more information, visit www.paragonvision.com/crt-lenses/
VISION THERAPY AND REHABILITATION
Vision therapy is a great way to help patients develop and improve visual skills and function. Vision therapy can also improve visual comfort, ease, and efficiency. It can help with visual processing of information. Various exercises, therapeutic lenses, prisms, filters, patches, and other techniques can help improve a weakness in the visual system. Some conditions that are treated with vision therapy are amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, focusing spasms/eye strain, and eye tracking problems related to reading.
Vision therapy is a great way to help patients develop and improve visual skills and function. Vision therapy can also improve visual comfort, ease, and efficiency. It can help with visual processing of information. Various exercises, therapeutic lenses, prisms, filters, patches, and other techniques can help improve a weakness in the visual system. Some conditions that are treated with vision therapy are amblyopia, strabismus, convergence insufficiency, focusing spasms/eye strain, and eye tracking problems related to reading.
PRESCRIPTION EYE WEAR AND SUNGLASSES
We take a lot of time to try and find the best products to use for our patients. We can offer our patients the latest innovations in frames and lens design and materials on the market. We understand how to take what the doctor prescribed and fit it into a frame that functions properly. Stop on by today for a fitting!
We take a lot of time to try and find the best products to use for our patients. We can offer our patients the latest innovations in frames and lens design and materials on the market. We understand how to take what the doctor prescribed and fit it into a frame that functions properly. Stop on by today for a fitting!
PRE AND POST-OPERATION MANAGEMENT OF LASIK
Polsinelli Optometry will screen you for a LASIK consult. We will only recommend the best surgeons to do the procedure that works for your eyes. We will provide all of the post operative examinations.
Polsinelli Optometry will screen you for a LASIK consult. We will only recommend the best surgeons to do the procedure that works for your eyes. We will provide all of the post operative examinations.
DRY EYE TREATMENT
Dry eye syndrome is experienced more and more by Americans, especially since we are staring at computer screens all day and forgetting to blink. Dry eye can be caused by the environment, various diseases such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, medications such as oral contraceptives, and even menopause. Dr. Polsinelli will evaluate all 3 layers of your tear film matrix, eye lid margin and glands, and will go over any potential conditions that may be making it worse. He will come up with a plan to help you overcome the discomfort from dry eye. Common treatments Dr. Polsinelli uses successfully are artificial tears, omega-3 supplementation, punctal occlusion, and Restasis.
Dry eye syndrome is experienced more and more by Americans, especially since we are staring at computer screens all day and forgetting to blink. Dry eye can be caused by the environment, various diseases such as diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, medications such as oral contraceptives, and even menopause. Dr. Polsinelli will evaluate all 3 layers of your tear film matrix, eye lid margin and glands, and will go over any potential conditions that may be making it worse. He will come up with a plan to help you overcome the discomfort from dry eye. Common treatments Dr. Polsinelli uses successfully are artificial tears, omega-3 supplementation, punctal occlusion, and Restasis.
ALLERGIES OF THE EYE
Are your eyes itchy, watery, or even swollen? Dr. Polsinelli can help relieve them with prescription eye drops.
Are your eyes itchy, watery, or even swollen? Dr. Polsinelli can help relieve them with prescription eye drops.
EYE INFECTIONS
There are many different kinds of eye infections. It can be viral, bacterial, allergic, or even fungal. Dr. Polsinelli will determine what type of infection you have and treat it accordingly. It's important to see an eye doctor for eye infections since they have the instruments to properly diagnose infection.
There are many different kinds of eye infections. It can be viral, bacterial, allergic, or even fungal. Dr. Polsinelli will determine what type of infection you have and treat it accordingly. It's important to see an eye doctor for eye infections since they have the instruments to properly diagnose infection.
GLAUCOMA
Visual loss from glaucoma results from characteristic deterioration of the optic nerve leading to progressive loss of the field of vision. At least 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of adult blindness, and it is also the leading cause of preventable blindness. Because glaucoma usually does not manifest any symptoms until extensive peripheral visual loss becomes apparent in the final stages of the disease, it is often likened to the "sneak thief of sight." Unlike most eye diseases, most varieties of glaucoma are chronic, virtually lifelong disorders than can be controlled but not cured.
Visual loss from glaucoma results from characteristic deterioration of the optic nerve leading to progressive loss of the field of vision. At least 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of adult blindness, and it is also the leading cause of preventable blindness. Because glaucoma usually does not manifest any symptoms until extensive peripheral visual loss becomes apparent in the final stages of the disease, it is often likened to the "sneak thief of sight." Unlike most eye diseases, most varieties of glaucoma are chronic, virtually lifelong disorders than can be controlled but not cured.
EMERGENCY EYE CARE
Dr. Polsinelli is available around the clock for someone who needs emergency eye care. Contact our office immediately if there is a problem with your eye health or vision. If you can not get in touch with us, please go to your local emergency room.
Dr. Polsinelli is available around the clock for someone who needs emergency eye care. Contact our office immediately if there is a problem with your eye health or vision. If you can not get in touch with us, please go to your local emergency room.
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
Polsinelli Optometry is proud to announce the all new Humphrey Matrix Perimeter with Frequency Doubling Technology and Canon's CR-2 retinal camera.
The Humphrey Matrix is an ideal aid for detecting visual field loss associated with glaucoma and other diseases. Clinically verified in over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles, the Humphrey FDT brings the highest standard of perimetry.
The Canon's CR-2 retinal camera is the latest development from Canon and provides a new level of diagnostic capabilities delivering and storing high-resolution images of your retina. Capturing disease on camera allows for proper monitoring of progression. Healthy eyes can also be captured for future comparison.
TYPES OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED
We accept Cash, Personal Checks, Debit Card, American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Discover.
*We accept flexible spending and health savings accounts!*
We accept Cash, Personal Checks, Debit Card, American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Discover.
*We accept flexible spending and health savings accounts!*
INSURANCE PLANS
We participate with VSP, some Eyemed plans, Medicare, Cigna PPO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Shield PPO, and United Healthcare PPO. Aetna (out-of-network provider at this time). Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage.
We participate with VSP, some Eyemed plans, Medicare, Cigna PPO, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Shield PPO, and United Healthcare PPO. Aetna (out-of-network provider at this time). Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage.
Languages Spoken
Our staff speaks English, Italian and Vietnamese.
Our staff speaks English, Italian and Vietnamese.
EYE GLASS GUIDE
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.
EyeGlass Guide will help you better understand the many lens choices available to you. This on-line tool will guide you through a series of questions about you, your lifestyle and your specific eyewear needs. At the end, you'll receive eyewear suggestions specifically tailored to meet your needs. EyeGlass Guide is brought to you by Transitions.