OPTICAL SHOP | CONTACT LENSES | ARGON LASER | YAG LASER
VISUAL FIELDS | VITREORETINAL SURGERY | OCULOPLASTIC SURGERY
GLAUCOMA | LASIK | LOW VISION

1.) Optical Shop
James Zurovec heads our optical shop located in the office. James has been an optician for 33 years. Central Texas Optical, located within Central Texas Eye Center, has been in existence since 1995. James has been satisfying customers in the San Marcos area since 1987. We are very pleased and proud to have James as our optician. He is capable of not only filling routine prescriptions but is able to work with patients with unusual requirements as well. Our prices are competitive with other optical shops in the area, but we feel that James is able to offer our patients the bonus of outstanding quality. Many prescriptions can be filled within an hour and most others in one day. We have one of the largest selections of frames in the area, and we offer the nicest frames from the best manufacturers. Our guarantee to our patients is as follows: "As your Ophthalmologists, we want you to be completely satisfied with the products that you select from our optical dispensry. We extend to you our personal guarantee with no restrictions."
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2.) Contact Lenses
We offer in-office fitting of contact lenses of all sorts. Central Texas Eye Center offers a large selection of trial lenses for trial fitting of patients at no charge. This is an easy way to determine whether contact lenses are right for you. We also offer contact lenses for patients with significant astigmatism. In addition, we offer colored contact lenses of various types for those persons who wish to enhance the color of their eyes. Unusual types of contact lenses, such as custom made painted contact lenses for use in rehabilitation, are also offered. If you are an established patient, you may click here to order your replacement contact lenses online.
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3.) Argon Laser
We have an Argon Laser available in the San Marcos Surgery Center, the outpatient surgery center used by our practice. This laser is used to treat certain forms of diabetic retinopathy. In addition, retinal tears and holes can be treated. It can also be used in various forms of glaucoma treatment to lower the pressure as well as to perform a procedure known as peripheral iridectomy to prevent and even treat acute angle closure glaucoma.We look forward to answering your questions and having you as one of our patients.
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4.) YAG Laser
We have a YAG Laser available in the San Marcos Surgery Center, the outpatient surgery center used by our practice. The YAG laser is used principally to make an opening in the membrane behind an implanted lens placed at the time of cataract surgery. The membrane on which the implant is placed is clear at the time of surgery but many times becomes cloudy like a frosted windowpane. This laser can make a clear opening with a painless procedure known as a capsulotomy. This laser can also be used to cut vitreous strands, reposition intraocular lenses and aid in performing a periperal iridectomy.
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5.) Visual Fields
Central Texas Eye Center is proud to offer the latest version of the Humphrey automated visual field machine. This device decreases the time required to take a visual field examination and therefore allows a better experience for the patient. This computerized visual field device is critical in following glaucoma patients but is also used for evaluations of various other problems as well.
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6.) Vitreoretinal Surgery
Four different vitreoretinal surgeons see patients regularly in our office. They are Jack Pierce, M.D., C. Armitage Harper, M.D., Jose Martinez, M.D and James Dooner, M.D. One of our vitreoretinal surgeons is in the San Marcos office approximately one time per week. This allows our patients access to fellowship trained vitreoretinal specialists in the San Marcos office. Central Texas Eye Center is proud to have been associated with these physicians since 1986. These physicians are experienced and skilled in treating diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal tears and other retinal diseases.
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7.) Oculoplastic Surgery
Dr. Russell Neuhaus, Dr. Todd Shepler and Dr. Sean Blaydon are oculoplastic surgeons specializing in functional and cosmetic repair of eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital disease. Typical problems that would be corrected surgically would include excessive upper and lower eyelid tissues with vision difficulties, excessive tearing, and eyelid or orbital tumors. They are fellowship trained and members of the American Society of Ophthalmic and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons (ASOPRS). They are regularly scheduled to see patients in the San Marcos office.
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8.) Glaucoma
Dr. Russell Hayhurst, a specialist with fellowship training in glaucoma, sees glaucoma patients in our office on a regular basis. Dr. Hayhurst specializes in difficult glaucoma situations, utilizing his years of experience in dealing with this disease.
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9.) Lasik
Dr. George Thorne, a fellowship trained corneal specialist, sees patients in our office at this time. He is one of the most experienced Lasik surgeons in this area. Pre-operative and post-operative visits are performed in our office by Dr. Thorne himself. Dr. Thorne does his lasik procedures at the Academy of Laser Vision Sciences located at 901 S. Mopac in Austin. In addition, Dr. Thorne sees corneal disorders at the Academy of Laser Vision Sciences as well. Free vision screenings are available to see if a patient is a good candidate for Lasik.
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10.) Low Vision
Kelly Teese, who has special training in low vision aids, comes to Central Texas Eye Center on a regular basis. Various forms of magnification can be used in different situations, and Kelly is experienced in knowing which types of magnification are likely to produce the best result for a given patient. She is able to demonstrate to the patient in our office these devices so that they can be tried before being purchased.
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