Our eye care specialists use the latest techniques and technology to help protect, improve and restore your vision.
Your vision plays a vital role in your daily life. At MU Health Care, you’ll find a team dedicated to supporting your eye health.
Our Approach to Eye Care
Our team of eye specialists provides personalized care focused on your vision goals. We offer diagnostic testing, medical treatments and advanced surgical procedures, all in one convenient location.
At MU Health Care, our ophthalmologists, optometrists and surgeons collaborate with subspecialists in areas such as cornea, retina, glaucoma, pediatrics and oculoplastics.
This collaborative approach helps ensure you receive coordinated eye care from experts across multiple fields. Together, they focus on diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management to support your vision health.
Eye Conditions We Treat
- Astigmatism
- Cataracts
- Corneal disease and dystrophy
- Diabetic eye disease
- Dry eye syndrome
- Eyelid and orbital disorders
- Farsightedness (hyperopia)
- Glaucoma
- Keratoconus
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Macular degeneration
- Myopia control
- Nearsightedness (myopia)
- Pediatric eye conditions
- Ptosis (drooping eyelid)
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal disorders
- Strabismus (crossed eyes)
- Tearing and blocked tear ducts
- Uveitis (eye inflammation)
- Vision changes or loss
Optometry Tests and Treatments
- Cataract surgery: Removes a clouded lens and replaces it with a clear artificial lens to improve vision.
- Corneal transplant: Replaces a damaged or diseased cornea with healthy donor tissue to restore clarity.
- Diabetic eye exams: Detect early signs of diabetic eye disease before vision loss occurs.
- Eyelid and orbital surgery: Treats drooping eyelids, eyelid tumors and tear duct problems to improve comfort and function.
- Fluorescein angiography: Uses a dye and special camera to highlight blood flow in the retina and choroid.
- Glaucoma management: Includes medication, laser therapy or surgery to reduce eye pressure and protect the optic nerve.
- Intravitreal injections: Delivers medication directly into the eye to slow or stop certain retinal diseases.
- Iris transplants: Uses a flexible prosthesis, custom-matched to your eye color, to repair or replace damaged or missing iris (aniridia) due to injury, disease or congenital disorders.
- Laser vision correction (LASIK and PRK): Reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism.
- Oculoplastic procedures: Restore or improve function and appearance around the eyelids, tear ducts and orbit.
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT): Provides detailed imaging of the retina to diagnose and monitor eye diseases.
- Pediatric eye surgery: Addresses conditions like strabismus or tear duct obstruction in children.
- Refractive surgery evaluation: Determines whether you’re a candidate for procedures that reduce the need for glasses or contacts.
- Retinal laser therapy: Uses focused light to treat retinal tears, detachments or abnormal blood vessels.
- Routine eye exams: Assess vision, screen for disease and update glasses or contact lens prescriptions.
- Vitrectomy: Removes the vitreous gel inside the eye to treat retinal detachment, bleeding or infection.
Why Choose MU Health Care for Ophthalmology Care
- Specialized team of experts: Our ophthalmologists, optometrists and subspecialists work together to manage everything from common vision issues to complex eye diseases.
- Advanced diagnostic and surgical technology: We use leading-edge tools to deliver precise evaluations and treatments tailored to your exact needs.
- Collaborative approach to care: At MU Health Care, you have access to a team of specialists who combine advanced technology, research-driven expertise and compassionate care to support your vision goals. Our specialists in cornea, retina, glaucoma, pediatrics and oculoplastics coordinate care to address every aspect of your eye health.
- Convenient, coordinated services: We provide complete services for adults and children, all in one convenient location. From annual eye exams to surgery and follow-up care, all services are available within our connected system.
- Commitment to education and research: As part of an academic health system, we integrate the latest innovations and evidence-based practices into your eye care.
