Preventative Vision Care

Vision, in the broadest sense, is the global ability of the brain to extract, process and act on information presented to the eye. This complex process can be thought of as three major but related areas: visual acuity, which is largely dependent upon refractive status and eye health; visual efficiency skills, representing eye focusing, teaming, and tracking skills; and visual information processing, representing the ability to recognize and discriminate visual stimuli and to interpret them correctly based upon previous experience. Every examination we provide, regardless of age, has these thoughts in mind.

Eye Infections, 
Eye Injuries, Dry Eyes

Eye Conditions & Infections:
If there is a medically related concern of the eye, Dr.  Raines will treat the medical conditions of the eye via topical and systemic medications.

Emergency Eye Care:
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries.  Call 870-336-3937 for instructions on how to contact us after hours.

Dry Eyes: 
Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Treatment may include artificial tears; eye drops for treating allergies; and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals.

Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetics

Cataracts: 
The natural lens in the eye gradually becomes less clear as we get older. Our office can diagnose and manage cataract care.  When the cataract affects the vision  we will recommend cataract surgery.  Our office co-manages with opthamologist that are proven experts in cataract surgery. 


Glaucoma: 
Glaucoma gradually destroys the optic nerve tissue in the back of the eye. The greatest danger of glaucoma stems from the fact that the disease is painless and without obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred.  We monitor for glaucoma during yearly eye exams.


Diabetes: 
Diabetic patients should have a dilated retinal examination each year. Diabetes often stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the back of the eye, which ultimately leak and damage the retina. If this condition is discovered early,  treatments can destroy these vessels.  If we discover advancing diabetic eye disease that can be treated or needs further evaluation, we will refer you for consultation and further testing to continue getting the best care.