We truly believe in routine eye examinations so that you can see as clearly as possible. Once you have to get glasses or contacts, it is even more important to watch the health of your eyes. You also need routine checks to ensure your prescription has not changed.
To ensure good eye health and vision, we are very proud to offer the following services:
- Cataracts
- Comprehensive Eye Exams
- Contact Lenses
- Diabetic Eye Care
- Digital Retina Imaging
- Dry Eye Treatment
- Glaucoma
- Hyperopia
- LASIK and Cataract Co-Management
- Macular Degeneration
- Surgery Co-Management
- Eye Irritation Treatment
Cataracts
Cataracts cause a clouding of the lens in the eye, making your vision appear to be foggy. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over 40 and are the leading cause of blindness in the world.
Your eyes are meant to naturally adjust to normal light changes, adjust focus, and allow us to see both near and far. Your lens is primarily made up of water and proteins. The proper arrangement of these proteins is what contributes to normal vision. Some of these proteins clump together forming a clouding of the lens.
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Comprehensive Eye Exams
On average, we recommend scheduling an appointment once every two years to ensure your eyes are remaining healthy. If you have been diagnosed with an eye condition, however, we recommend scheduling an appointment once or twice a year depending on the severity.
During your appointment, we will review your patient history, visual acuity, perform preliminary tests, and evaluate your eyes’ overall health.
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Contact Lenses
Our expertise at Ogata EyeCare is to meet both your eye health and prescription needs, finding the most comfortable and clear contact lens option available for you!
Our optometrists take the confusion out of which lenses are right for your lifestyle. Multi-focal, toric, single-use lenses, reusable lenses, colors, soft lenses and RGP’s….let us help you discover your personal favorites.
Our doctors will help you find the best fit for your specific needs and explain how different lenses will impact your vision. They will help you narrow down your choices.
Color Contact Lenses
Curious about enhancing or changing your eye color? Click here to try on color contact lenses by uploading your photo to virtually experience color lenses in the comfort of your own home! If you like what you see, schedule a eye exam with our doctors to be certain this brand is right for you.
New To Contact Lens Wear?
Click here to view an instructional video before you come in for your personal training with our staff!
Ever Wonder About The Environmental Impact Of Contact Lens Wear?
We do, too. Click here to read about the impact and what is being done to reduce it. At Ogata EyeCare, we are thrilled to participate in recycling used contact lenses and their packaging through Terracycle, and are happy to accept yours, as well! Just collect your used contact lenses and packaging at home to bring in to our offices in Portland and Tigard anytime during our regular business hours. And please, never discard your contact lenses down the drain or toilet. Together, we can make a difference!
We welcome new patients! New and current patients are welcome any day of the week. Call our Portland clinic at 503-281-1115 or our Tigard clinic at 503-624-0666 to schedule your appointment today!
Diabetic Eye Care
Diabetes can affect more than just your blood sugar. It can also do some damage to your eyes if you are not careful.
Diabetic eye disease can cause vision loss if you are not careful. It can cause you to have trouble with everyday tasks even if you have regular glasses or contacts. It can even cause blindness.
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Digital Retina Imaging
Using a digital camera system, our optometrists at Ogata EyeCare can clearly see and examine your retina, located at the back of your eye. This examination is critical to monitoring the health of your eye as well as to the early detection of many medical problems. The pictures generated through retinal imaging help us identify problems with your vision and can also help diagnose other medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, or even brain tumors.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the most common eye diseases in the United States. It is the leading cause of blindness in people who are 60 years of age and older. There are a lot of myths about glaucoma in terms of who is susceptible to it. For example, many people assume that glaucoma is an eye disease that only affects adults who are 40 years of age and older. The fact is glaucoma can attack anyone at any age. Children can develop glaucoma during infancy, or they can develop the condition within the first five years of life. Here at Ogata EyeCare, we are dispelling some myths about glaucoma because we want to help people understand the damage it can cause to their vision if it’s not treated in a timely manner.
Are You In The Clear With 20/20 Vision?
There are a lot of people who believe that they are in the clear as far as glaucoma is concerned because they have 20/20 vision and no symptoms. Our optometry professionals believe that this particular myth poses more danger to a person’s eyesight than any other. Glaucoma is dubbed the “silent thief of sight” and for good reason. Generally, people do not display any of the symptoms of glaucoma until after the disease has progressed to a moderate or advanced stage. Even at that point the disease is still not detected by the majority of people who are diagnosed with the condition, as it is the eye care professional who generally notices the damage caused to the optic nerve who makes the diagnosis. This is why comprehensive eye exams are so important.
What Happens If Your Eye Pressure Is Not Elevated?
People should never assume that the pressure in their eyes has to be elevated for them to have glaucoma. It is possible to have glaucoma and have normal eye pressures. By the same token, it is possible to have elevated pressures in the eyes and not be diagnosed with glaucoma. Ocular hypertension causes high pressure in the eyes but it does not cause damage to the field of vision or the optic nerve. Ocular hypertension can serve as a precursor to glaucoma if it is not treated.
Glaucoma Runs In The Family
There are a lot of people who believe that they are not at risk of developing glaucoma because it does not run in their family. We treat a number of patients who have been diagnosed with the disease, and they are the only ones in their families with it. A family history of glaucoma is only one risk factor to consider. Other risk factors associated with glaucoma include age, race, other disease processes like diabetes and corticosteroid use.
Have Your Eyes Checked On A Regular Basis
Glaucoma is a serious disease and you need to do everything in your power to protect your vision. Here at Ogata EyeCare, our optometrists recommend that you see an optometry professional once a year for a comprehensive eye exam. In addition, our eye care team recommends you seek the help of an eye care professional if you notice any changes in the appearance of your eyes or your vision. You cannot reverse the damage already caused by glaucoma, and there is no cure for the disease, however, the early detection of the disease and treatment can help protect your remaining vision. Give us a call today to learn more about glaucoma and to schedule an appointment in Portland 503-281-1115 or Tigard 503-624-0666.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a deterioration of the central portion of the retina, the inside layer of the eye that records the images we see and sends them through the optic nerve from the eye to the brain for processing. The macula, or the center of the retina, is responsible for focusing central vision in the eye and controls our ability to see and process information.
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Surgery Co-Management
If you are interested in laser surgery, we will begin with a comprehensive eye examination, which will let us know more about you and your needs. We may have to perform some testing to properly diagnose your eye conditions. During this time, the surgeon and staff will go over what you can expect before, during and after the procedure; we want to make sure to give you realistic answers for your unique vision.
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Eye Irritation Treatment
At Ogata EyeCare, we are ready to look after ALL of your eye care needs in one location. In addition to the services you already rely on us for such as routine eye exams, contact lenses, designer frames and eyeglasses – think of your optometrist first for:
- sore, red, or itchy eyes
- treatment of “pink eye” and other bacterial or viral infections
- removal of foreign bodies from the eye (such as wood or metal)
- treatment of eye allergies
- emergency eye care
Our optometrists are trained and licensed to provide medical eye care to you and your family, including prescription medications as indicated. Hospital Emergency Room and Urgent Care centers do not routinely have an eye care specialist on location. Come to our office to be sure you are receiving the attention and expertise of a eye care physician. Our office is open 7 days a week with convenient hours, and we can bill many medical insurance plans.