Eye Exams

The Duppstadt Vision Associates team take even routine eye exams very seriously. During a yearly or bi-yearly examination, our  patients will receive a patient history review, a series of vision and eye tests, assessments of eye focusing and movement, and a a thorough eye health evaluation.

 

Our optometrists will discuss any additional testing that may be required to diagnose and treat an eye disease or condition. Call us a today at 724.845.7777 to schedule an appointment.

 

 

Contact Lenses

Not sure that glasses are for you? At Duppstadt Vision Associates, we specialize in contact lenses. Advances in the field of optometry have produced a variety of different types of contact lenses with a range of benefits. Rigid gas-permeable (RGP), hybrid, scleral, daily-wear soft, extended-wear, extended-wear disposable, and planned replacement are the various types of contact lens options available today. Our optometrists will discuss the various options with you to determine which type will best fit your needs and lifestyle. Schedule your examination today by calling 724-845-7777.  They are many advantages to consider when determining if contact lenses are right for you and our knowledgeable staff is here to answer any questions.

 

 

Lasik

Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, commonly referred to as LASIK, is a corrective alternative to glasses or contact lenses for certain patients. Like glasses or contact lenses, LASIK is a method for treating refractive conditions including nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.Duppstadt Vision Associates provide pre- and post-operative exams for LASIK and other eye procedures. Call 724.845.7777today to schedule an examination to see whether you are a candidate for LASIK.

 

 

Technology

Duppstadt Vision Associates provides state-of-the-art comprehesive eye care using the lastest technology and instrumentation.

 

Autorefractor Provides an accurate, objective assessment of what prescription the eyes need.

 

Autofield Give a computerized map of the visual field. This instrument is very important in diagnosing and treating glaucoma and assessing field loss due to stroke and brain tumors, to name a few.

 

Airpuff Tonometer Automated instrument that measures pressure in the eye without using drops.

 

Digital Fundus Camera Takes digital pictures of the inside of the eye and stores them on the computer. This instrument is essential for documenting changes in the eye due to glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration.

 

Pachymeter Provides ultrasound measurement of the corneal thickness. This is extremely useful in glaucoma management.

 

HRT Scanning laser that images the retina. One of the newest instruments used to evaluate changes in the optic nerve due to glaucoma.

 

GDX Another scanning laser that images the optic nerve in a different way and assesses the likelihood of the nerve being glaucomatous.

 

OCT Optical Coherence Tomography: Scanning laser of the optic nerve, retina, and anterior segment for early detection of ocular disease.