We're conveniently located at 619 SW Corporate View, just north of I-70. Founded in 1996, Heartland Eye Care is dedicated to surgical vision correction procedures and general eye care. Our core foundation is built upon one ultimate principle: we treat each patient with respect. Our doctors are all certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Whether it's laser surgery or a medical eye exam, you can count on Heartland Eye Care to provide you with the best possible care available.
Whether it's laser surgery or a medical eye exam, you can count on Heartland Eye Care to provide you with the best possible care available.
Services
At Heartland Eye Care, we take great pride in making sure our patients are completely comfortable and satisfied throughout our entire process. Our goal is to exceed your expectations every step of the way through our professional service and with the highest quality of care possible. Our dedication and abilities to fully educate our customers is also of the utmost importance to us.
What is a cataract? Cataracts are the clouding of the eye's naturally clear lens, preventing the passage of light needed for vision. The lens focuses light rays on the retina - the layer of light-sensing cells lining the back of the eye - to produce a sharp image of what we see. When the lens becomes cloudy, light rays cannot pass through it easily, and vision is blurred.
If the drainage angle is blocked, excess fluid cannot flow out of the eye - causing the fluid pressure to increase. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve - the part of the eye that carries the images we see to the brain. The optic nerve is made up of many nerve fibers, like an electric cable containing numerous wires.
What is the Retina? The retina is a nerve layer at the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. An eye is like a camera. The lens in the front of the eye focuses light onto the retina. You can think of the retina as the film that lines that back of a camera. What is a Retinal Detachment?
Diabetes can affect sight. What is diabetic retinopathy? If you have diabetes mellitus, your body does not use and store sugar properly. High blood-sugar levels can damage blood vessels in the retina, the nerve layer at the back of the eye that senses light and helps to send images to the brain. The damage to retinal vessels is referred to as diabetic retinopathy.
Reviews (7)
Rebecca Arnold
May 31, 2021
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I credit Dr. Tablante with saving my eyesight. She is incredibly knowledgeable and a take-action oriented person. She's always willing to explain if I have a question about exams or treatment. The nurses and receptionists are very kind but business professional which is refreshing. All in all, I highly recommend Heartland Eye Care.
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Mar 05, 2021
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It is easy to find. The waiting area is clean ...as is the whole facility. Front Desk staff was very nice. The only thing that kept this place from getting 5 STARS is the way i got treated during some parts of the exams / treatments. The initial exam was very mechanical and without empathy. It started with a woman walking in (no introduction) and saying "Whats going on with you!?"...after telling her what was happening, it was "Do this...do that...tip your head back...this is gonna burn". Kinda felt more like i was a car being worked on rather than a patient being treated.
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Tammy Cameron
Nov 22, 2020
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Dr. Vande Garde and his nurses are wonderful. They are very informative and make sure you know what to expect during surgery. From the initial appointment to the last follow-up after surgery they made me feel important and safe. Dr. Vande Garde called the evening after surgery to make sure I was doing okay and to see if I had any questions. I would recommend Heartland Eye Center to anyone that needs eye care! Thank you Dr. Vande Garde and staff for making this an amazing experience!
Regina Klein
Aug 20, 2020
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Pam Renovato
Sep 07, 2017
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George Ayres
Sep 05, 2016
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My wife was referred there by our optometrist in October of 2015. She had cataracts in both eyes and half of her left eye was covered by a growth. Dr. Vande Garde performed three surgeries between December and March to restore her sight. She now has 20/20 right eye vision and 20/30 in the left eye. She now only needs glasses to read. The doctor and his staff were really professional, friendly and very attentive during this stressful process. These are wonderful people who care. I would strongly recommend Heartland Eye Care to anyone needing eye surgery.
