Five Forks Vision

As a licensed optometrist, Dr. Johnson provides exams, diagnoses, and treatments of all disorders that affect the eye or vision. In addition to training in eye diseases and disorders, Dr. Johnson is also trained in anatomy, biochemistry, and physiology. With this background, Dr. Johnson is trained to recognize a range of health issues; such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes and hypertension.

Routine eye exams are a vital aspect of preventive eye care. Without routine eye exams, eye and vision issues often go undetected, since most eye disorders have no clear symptoms. The early diagnosis and treatment of vision abnormalities can prevent vision loss and improve overall well-being.

A thorough investigation of your child's overall health of the eye and the visual system is important because some childhood vision problems can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated.Patients who wear or would like to wear contacts need to undergo a contact lens exam in addition to their comprehensive eye exam.

If you've had a vision screening recently, you might say, My vision is fine! I don't need a comprehensive eye exam. But a vision screening provides a limited perspective on the overall health of your eyes. It's a bit like getting your blood pressure checked and not getting the rest of your annual physical.

If you've never worn contact lenses before, it can seem a bit intimidating. After all, you're inserting something into your eye! Let's ease your mind about the first step - your contact lens exam. This post will walk you through what's involved in a contact lens exam and what you can expect every step of the way.

Keratoconus is a terrifying diagnosis to those that have experienced it. To compound issues, many patients complain that they had poor initial treatment due to a lack of understanding about the disease. If proper treatment is not achieved, individuals may experience a rapid deterioration in their ability to see.