Our first priority is your best vision and eye health; now and for the future. We believe strongly that prevention is the best medicine and that's why we focus on what you can do to get and keep your eyes healthy. We also believe strongly in providing our patients the latest, state-of-the-art technology when surgeries and treatments are required.
Dr Johnson is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who has provided excellent care to patients for over 14 years. She takes the utmost care to make sure that each patient gets her full attention and receives the best care available.
Dr Johnson is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who has provided excellent care to patients for over 14 years. She takes the utmost care to make sure that each patient gets her full attention and receives the best care available.
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Tonica Johnson, MD is a board certified, fellowship trained ophthalmologist. She specializes in cataract surgery and is certified in a wide variety of advanced vision correction procedures including laser cataract surgery to reduce patients' dependence on glasses. In addition to cataract surgery she also specializes in the care and treatment of patients with dry eyes, cornea diseases, glaucoma and diabetes.
A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens of the eye. The natural lens, located behind the cornea and iris, focuses light on the retina to allow your eye to see a sharp, clear image. As we age, proteins in the lens can clump together and cloud the lens. As a result, light is unable to pass through this now cloudy lens and creates a hazy image instead of a clear one.
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eye's optic nerve and can result in vision loss and blindness. However, with early detection and treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss. Eye pressure is a major risk factor for optic nerve damage. In the front of the eye is a space called the anterior chamber.
Patients with a diagnosis of diabetes should have an eye exam at least once per year. The eye truly is the "window" into health, because vascular change and damage that can occur silently in the body can be directly visualized in an eye exam. If you have diabetes, and or hypertension, yearly eye exams can prove invaluable as supporting information in gauging your cardiovascular health.
Pinguecula are deposits of protein, fat, and calcium, and look like a yellow spot or bump. Both pinguecula and pterygia are believed to be caused by a combination of dry eyes and exposure to wind, dust, and ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun. Protect your eyes from UV light by always wearing sunglasses when outside, even on overcast days (The UV rays still reach your eyes on cloudy days).
Reviews (7)
Lyn Krebs
Nov 03, 2021
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I had cataract surgery performed by Dr Tonica Johnson in July 2021. Dr. Johnson is a very knowledgeable, talented and experienced eye surgeon with a very impressive resume. I found her office to be very Covid aware, equipment was cleaned in front of my very own eyes (pun intended). Her staff are very efficient and courteous, making me feel like I was the most important client of the day. All insurance claims were taken care of in a timely manner by her office. I will be scheduling my second cataract surgery hopefully to be performed in October 2021. I have no qualms in referring family and friends
Cat Warren
Oct 03, 2021
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I had cataract surgery over the summer with Dr. Tonica Johnson. She fixed my astigmatism (both eyes; one severe) and put in the PanOptix trifocal lenses, which were FDA approved in 2019, though they've been used in something like 70 countries for many years. These are the BMW of the cataract lens world (says someone who drives a Honda). But it was so worth it! I now have 20/20 vision, and, for the first time in 45 years don't need glasses at all (for reading, for computer work, or for distance)! And there was zero "upsell" on these lenses, which also impressed me. Dr. Johnson's office gave clear
Rebecca Hayes Monroe
May 14, 2021
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This was my second procedure with Dr. Johnson. Dr. Johnson and her staff are very professional, courteous and caring. They took very good care of me while in surgery. Making sure that I was comfortable and had no discomfort. I appreciate Dr. Johnson in ensuring that my procedure and follow up visit was well. I would highly recommend Dr. Johnson for any optometry services.
Steve Shiffer
May 02, 2021
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Dare Nicholson
Apr 15, 2021
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Doris Wright
Apr 11, 2021
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I recommend Dr. Johnson without hesitation. I was referred to Dr. Johnson by a dear friend. The best referral I've ever had. Dr. Johnson is top rate. She is an experienced and well knowledgeable eye surgeon. She is very professional and shows great concern for her customers. She takes time to listen and answer your questions. The office staff is also very friendly and professional. Dr. Johnson performed cataract surgery for me in January 2021 and my sight is exceptional.
Lynette LaPread
Dec 02, 2020
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