Myopia Control in Children Using Atropine Eye Drops: Preserving Vision for the Future Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is a prevalent vision problem that affects millions of children worldwide. The increasing incidence of myopia is a cause for concern, as it not only impacts the clarity of a child’s vision but also poses long-term risks […]
Refractive Eye Surgery: Unveiling the Clarity of LASIK and PRK Introduction: Refractive eye surgery has revolutionized the field of Optometry and Ophthalmology, offering individuals the chance to correct common vision problems and achieve visual clarity without the need for glasses or contact lenses. Two popular procedures in this realm are LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) […]
I am now offering a couple of options to control progressive myopia in my office. Myopia (distance blur) can often increase quite quickly in young children, and this increase can cause negative effects on eye health if it goes unchecked. I offer atropine eye drops as one option, and multifocal contact lenses as an additional […]
We are now running a mandatory Optomap laser scan on all of our patients. The test makes it possible to evaluate the health of the internal structures of the eye without close contact. Most insurances do not cover the cost of this test, unfortunately. The fee is $35, but is waived for patients who are […]
Robert J. Tovey, O.D. in Fresno is a proud member of Vision Source® — North America’s largest and most prestigious network of independent eye doctors with more than 5,500 members and 2,700 locations nationwide. Through our affiliation with Vision Source, we are able to provide the Fresno community with a higher level of patient care. […]
We’re proud to announce the launch of our brand new website. The site was designed with you in mind and is chock-full of several useful features. It’s now easier than ever to make an appointment, download patient forms, view current specials and promotions, and learn about the many products and services we offer at our […]
If an eye disease was an inevitable part of your life, wouldn’t it be nice if you could pick which disease you had? If you could, you would want to pick cataracts. Today, cataract surgery can not only remedy the disease but it can make your eye sight better than it ever was before. Thanks […]