Optometrist Schererville IN - Comprehensive Exam By Eye Doctor Anthony Guadagno O.D.

Yes we do.  We routinely work with Medicare and perform a vision exam and eye health exam also.  Medicare aged people should schedule an eye test every year to check their eyesight as well as their eye health by a qualified Dr of Optometry.  Request an appointment today.

Yes we check everyone for cataracts with our standard testing involving biomicroscopy.  This is part of our standard exam process.

Call our office and we will try to work you into our schedule.  Pink eye can be caused by a virus or a bacterial infection or some more serious agent.   It is IMPOSSIBLE to diagnose what the cause of infections or other eye related problems over the phone and it IS necessary to see someone with a doctors degree to correctly dignose the problem..  After an in-office evaluation we can prescribe appropriate treatment or medication.

Most times the answer is yes to this question about eyeglasses.  We would need to check the prescription in your eyeglasses and also look at your eyewear frames to make the best choices.  Most likely our optical staff can request a special type of lenses that are thinner and lighter weight.  Most times there will be a noticeable difference in the final thickness that is seen by all.  Please call our optical staff today to request more info.

Yes we work with them on a very regular basis.  Astigmatism contacts are available in the soft kind and also the hard oxygen permeable variety also.  To work with astigmatism lenses you need to make a specialized contact lens fitting evaluation.  Our staff enjoys working with astigmatism lenses.

Most times we ARE able to help with this.  There are many different reasons that a person can get fatigued and even get headaches from working on a computer for long periods of time.  We can give recommendations for new glasses lenses that include blue blocking filters and even suggest ergonomic changes at your work place to help lessen the eye strain.  Make an appointment and make sure that you tell the receptionist that you need testing for working on a computer and are getting eye strain.

Yes,  Dr  Guadagno enjoys working with kids.  Optometrists in general love giving an exam for children.  We check them carefully for any un-diagnosed eye health or vision problems. Please give us a call if you need to schedule an appointment for your child.

Absolutely they are Doctors.  The training they go through is similar in number of years as to what a dentist does.  Most times this is eight years of college.  After graduation and licensing they are given the title and degree of:

Dr of Optometry

commonly known as an Optometrist.  This degree is shown officially as O.D. They are qualified to perform eye exam for vision, an eye examination for contacts and an ocular health check.  They are also licensed to treat eye diseases and prescribe medication.