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Eye Exams & Services

Eye Exams for Northeast Philadelphia, Jenkintown & Cheltenham and the surrounding Area

 

From eye exams and contact lens fittings, to laser vision correction and corneal mapping, our optometrists provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. We also treat a range of conditions such as glaucoma, the diabetic eye, dry eye and macular degeneration. At Fox Chase Family Eye Care, our eye care office provides:

  • Computer Vision Syndrome in Northeast Philadelphia
  • Your Complete Eye Exam
    Learn the most common procedures and tests used to during a routine eye exam.
  • Pediatric Eye Doctor in Philadelphia, PA
    Early identification of a child's vision problem is crucial.
  • Low Vision and Age Related Macular Degeneration
    Difficulty seeing is a common complaint associated with aging, even ordinary everyday tasks such as recognizing faces, watching television or driving can be a challenge with low vision. it's important to have annual eye exams to monitor any changes to the eyes.
  • Low Vision Rehabilitation
    We offer Low Vision services that help make the most of the vision the patient possesses.
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that affects the portion of the eye responsible for processing fine detail and providing sharp central vision (called the macula).
  • Treatment for Eye Injuries and Infections in Northeast Philadelphia
    Did you know your optometrist can help you with red eyes, pink eye, or sore eyes, foreign body removal and eye emergencies? Our experienced optometrist, Dr. Uriel Schechter O.D., is qualified and highly competent in treating a range of eye emergencies.
  • Dry Eye Treatment
    Dry eyes result from the chronic lack of lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye, which can cause minor irritations, an inability to wear contact lenses and an increased risk of corneal inflammation and eye infections.
  • Glaucoma Management
    Glaucoma testing involves measuring internal eye pressure and a detailed scan of the retina for signs of disease.
  • Diabetes and Eyesight
    How does diabetes affect vision? What does diabetes mean for eyesight? Learn more about eye problems resulting from diabetes including diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading contributor to blindness for adults in America.
  • GVSS (Ortho-k)
    An alternative to laser eye surgery, the Gentle Vision Shaping System™ uses specially designed contacts to gently and gradually reshape the eye.
  • Presbyopia Diagnosis and Treatment
    Does holding a newspaper farther from your face help you see the words? For this reason, presbyopia is sometimes called "long-arm syndrome."
  • Astigmatism Diagnosis & Treatment
    Astigmatism is a very common eye condition that's easily corrected by eyeglasses or contact lenses and on some occasions, surgery.
  • Color Vision Deficiency
    Color Visioin Deficiency (CVD) is different than "Color Blindness". Color vision defiency means that you are unable to distinguish between various shades of colors whereas those who are colorblind cannot distinguish between colors at all.