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Know Your Eyeglass Lenses – A Breakdown of Lens Types

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Know Your Eyeglass Lenses – A Breakdown of Lens Types

The world of eyeglass lenses can be complicated and overwhelming to a newcomer. Fortunately, you can always turn to Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons for high-quality eye care, the latest technology and the most knowledgeable physicians and staff to keep you looking fashionable while maintaining precise vision and comfort. In our office, at Scottsdale Optical Boutique you will find a variety of lens types, frames and materials, including designer brands and cutting-edge lens technology.
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Better Supplements for Better Eye Health

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Better Supplements for Better Eye Health

At Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons we take eye care far beyond cutting edge technology and the latest surgical procedures. While those details set us apart from other ophthalmologist offices in Scottsdale and around the valley, it’s our dedication to delivering the highest quality vision and overall comfort – our experienced and compassionate staff – that truly sets us apart. With over 40 years of experience in this health field, we are still learning and progressing based on every patient and every unique experience. And through our experience on a personal level as well as professional level, we now offer Physician Recommended Nutriceuticals (PRN), nutritional supplements that we have seen greatly benefit the vision health of our patients.
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The Latest in Lens Technology

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The Latest in Lens Technology

Scottsdale Eye Optical Boutique carries the finest designer frames, limited edition styles, and our prescription lenses are comprised of cutting edge technology rarely found in Arizona ophthalmology offices. From Ziess to Varilux, transition lenses to polarized fit overs, our optical boutique has something for everyone. This holiday season, give the gift of clarity and high-definition vision with a Scottsdale Eye Optical Boutique gift certificate.

The Benefits of Purchasing Through Us

With over 40 years of providing leading optical services here in Arizona, Scottsdale Eye Optical Boutique can help you look, and see your best, this holiday season. Purchasing your prescription lenses and frames with us includes a lifetime of free cleaning and adjustments.

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Scottsdale Eye Employees Spreading Holiday Cheer to the Less Fortunate

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Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons’ lead technician Shanta McFarland is making the season a little brighter for one Phoenix family. McFarland partnered with Phoenix Children’s Hospital to “adopt” a family of six, including the family’s five-year-old child who is receiving treatment at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

McFarland is soliciting help from family and friends to raise enough money to purchase gifts off a wish list for each individual in the family including the child’s grandmother, aunt, younger sister and two younger cousins. She also plans to buy grocery store gift cards and donate household items.

Not only is McFarland bringing joy to this very deserving family, but she’s also taking time to reflect on her personal life, recognizing she has a lot in which to be thankful.

“I am sograteful for my life, my friends, and my family, and I want to bring some joy to a very deserving family during this holiday season,” she said.

McFarland hopes to deliver the gifts by Dec. 5. Learn more about ways you can help children and their families at Phoenix Children’s Hospital by visiting: phoenixchildrensfoundation.org.

Tranquileyes™ now available for purchase

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Tranquileyes™ now available for purchase

If you are like millions who suffer from dry, irritated eyes, you will be happy to know that Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons now offer Tranquileyes, available for purchase in the office for $37.

Tranquileyes naturally create and sustain therapeutic environments for the eyes and sensitive surrounding skin to help patients feel and look their best. It is proven to reduce and eliminate pain and dry eyes and can be used for not only dry eyes, but for relaxation, travel or sleep.

If you are interested in purchasing Tranquileyes or have questions about the product, please speak to our office staff or ask your ophthalmologist at your next visit.

Supporting Our Neighbors: Donations Being Accepted for Safe Haven for Animals

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Donations are currently being accepted for Safe Haven for Animals, a non-profit, no kill shelter for kittens, located next door to Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons. The kitten rescue is committed to caring for and placing kittens in safe, loving homes. Safe Haven for Animals offers foster, adoption and volunteer opportunities. The organization also participates in adoption events across the Valley. As a privately operated kitten rescue, Safe Haven for Animals operates solely on donations. If you would like to make a contribution, foster or adopt a kitten, please call (602) 421-7120 or visit azshfa.org. Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons is a proud supporter of Safe Haven for Animals.

Donations are currently being accepted for Safe Haven for Animals, a non-profit, no kill shelter for kittens, located next door to Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons. The kitten rescue is committed to caring for and placing kittens in safe, loving homes.

Safe Haven for Animals offers foster, adoption and volunteer opportunities. The organization also participates in adoption events across the Valley.

As a privately operated kitten rescue, Safe Haven for Animals operates solely on donations. If you would like to make a contribution, foster or adopt a kitten, please call (602) 421-7120 or visit azshfa.org.

Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons is a proud supporter of Safe Haven for Animals.

Better Technology, Better Vision – i.Profiler and i.Scription

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Better Technology, Better Vision – i.Profiler and i.Scription

During your regular eye exams at Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons, we will run a variety of tests to determine the health and strength of your eyes and vision. During these tests you will undergo a refraction test, or a test to let your ophthalmologist know exactly what prescription you might need in glasses or contact lenses. As the ophthalmologists here at Scottsdale Eye are on the forefront of exam technology, we employ the Zeiss i.Profiler combined with Zeiss i.Scription lenses to provide our patients with the highest possible prescription accuracy.

 

Refraction Tests Before i.Profiler

Before the Zeiss i.Profiler, ophthalmologists would use a phoropter, or a very large, very bulky piece of equipment that is always associated with eye exams. This piece of equipment somewhat resembles a large mask, and is encompassed with multiple lenses to measure refractive error. The patient would sit behind the phoropter and provide the ophthalmologist with feedback based on which lenses gave them the best vision.
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icare Tonometer – No More “Puff of Air”

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icare Tonometer – No More “Puff of Air”

A comprehensive eye exam includes a variety of tests and procedures to evaluate your eyes. During these tests, your Scottsdale ophthalmologist might test for visual acuity, color blindness, and a host of eye conditions, including glaucoma. Through all of the tests and procedures, it’s usually the ‘puff of air’ test that can cause the greatest apprehension among patients. Rest assured, the “puff of air” test is not done at all by our eye doctors.

During an eye exam, the ophthalmologist will commonly run a test to determine the pressure inside the eye, or intraocular pressure. This evaluation can help tell the doctor whether you have glaucoma or not. If your eye pressure is abnormally high, you could be at risk for glaucoma.
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Poor Vision – Improve Your Quality of Life with These Tips

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Poor Vision – Improve Your Quality of Life with These Tips

Poor eyesight can be more then just a burden; it can change your entire lifestyle, from your ability to drive yourself around to reading the recipe for dinner. As we age, we typically don’t see as well as we did when we were younger. However, you can adapt to your new vision without compromising your independence. With treatment from Dennis L. Kilpatrick, MD or William R. Kilpatrick, MD here at Scottsdale Eye Physicians & Surgeons, you can set a clear path to more perfect vision.

Living with Poor Eyesight

Low vision impacts all of us as we age, and yet many individuals can successfully manage poor vision with a simple pair of reading glasses. For others, poor vision can be caused by macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, or diabetic retinopathy, and may need more advanced methods of management.

Here are some wonderful tips from our ophthalmologists with over 40 years of experience in improving patient’s vision:
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6 Scary Causes of Blindness That You Should Be Aware of This Halloween

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6 Scary Causes of Blindness That You Should Be Aware of This Halloween

A recent poll found that Americans rank, “losing eyesight,” highly among the worst health concerns that could affect them. Yet only half report having insurance that covers eye exams. In the public opinion poll conducted by the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research, respondents ranked, “quality of life,” as the possible negative consequence associated with vision loss. Of the 40% of respondents that ranked vision loss as incredibly concerning, less then halfsought regular eye exams.

  1. Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is defined as a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. Specifically, this complication is caused by too much sugar in your blood, which damages the blood vessels that nourish the retina in the eye. Over time, and without proper treatment, the blood supply to the retina can be completely cut off and vision loss can result.
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