Why choose a glaucoma specialist?
Medical specialists are doctors (MDs) who have completed advanced education and clinical training in a specific area of medicine. Just as you would choose to consult a cardiologist for heart disease or an oncologist for cancer, there are vitally essential eye problems that optometrists, or regular “eye doctors”, do not have the experience or education necessary to treat effectively. Individuals with chronic eye issues or eye problems should consult an ophthalmologist specializing in these areas for expert advice and care.
Our office is the premier center in the Mesa, Arizona area for glaucoma treatments and surgery, combining the expertise of optometry and ophthalmology with specialized glaucoma and surgical experience.
As glaucoma specialists and leading refractive surgeons, our physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating eye conditions and diseases specifically relating to glaucoma. There is no one more qualified to make every consideration and take every precaution necessary in helping you obtain the vision of your dreams than the glaucoma specialists of East Valley Ophthalmology:
- Board-certified glaucoma specialists by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
- Recognized as premier ophthalmologists throughout the country and worldwide.
- Internationally recognized as leading eye surgeons and glaucoma specialists.
- Extensive experience in eye surgery and treatments relating to glaucoma.
- Our doctors are where other doctors go for their vision care.
Our physicians are highly sought after by other doctors and ophthalmologists to perform their vision correction procedures. The confidence they have in our practice is the ultimate in recognition. We are committed to delivering the highest-quality care to our patients.
While all ophthalmologists are trained in glaucoma, very few become glaucoma specialists. The glaucoma training of our physicians, their extensive knowledge of the treatments available for glaucoma, and overall experience, is far above that of most ophthalmologists. When considering any form of glaucoma surgery, selecting EVO specialists provides you with the highest levels of knowledge, experience, and surgical expertise.
Eye doctor or glaucoma specialist?
When people think of an eye doctor, they often think of seeing an optometrist for eye exams and obtaining new eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions. Some may wonder if a glaucoma specialist is better than a regular eye doctor.
A glaucoma specialist is a medical doctor (MD) who specializes in issues related to glaucoma and can properly diagnose symptoms that may signal glaucoma.
Considering the vision-threatening severity of glaucoma, patients are encouraged to receive the best possible eye care from an experienced glaucoma specialist. Consulting a glaucoma specialist may help identify issues with your eyes that would otherwise go unnoticed. Some symptoms, issues, and diseases necessitate seeking expert care, especially if you’re having specific vision problems or considering eye surgery. Give your eyes the proper importance and have them checked by a specialist.
