Advanced Care Ocular Disease Service provides patients with specialized attention and care for their acute and chronic health disorders under the direction of Dr. Michael Gerstner, Chief of Service.
Our doctors concentrate on advanced diagnostic testing and management of conditions such as glaucoma, the ocular effects of systemic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, and many genetic disorders.
We also provide ongoing care for retinal disorders and unique neurological conditions. Fluorescein Angiography is one of our advanced diagnostic testing procedures whereby we obtain images of the blood vessels from inside the eye.
A significant portion of care in this service area includes urgent or emergency services. Doctors are on call seven days a week, 365 days each year. Call (901) 722-3250 to request an appointment. After hours emergency care may be requested by calling the same number, (901) 722-3250.
Technology Center
The Technology Center provides our doctors with the tools they need to provide patients with the highest level of care.
This technology also exposes our interns to the latest in state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities.
Under one roof you will find electro-diagnostic testing for ocular and brain function, measurement of retinal sensitivity, external and internal ocular photography and computer-based analysis of the optic nerve, retinal health and function.
Offering so many testing procedures in one location is an achievement that few other facilities can claim. In fact, The Technology Center at The Eye Center also serves as an independent diagnostic center for other Memphis-area eye doctors who are not affiliated with The Eye Center at Southern College of Optometry.
Types of Procedures
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Eye pressure measurement
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Contact lens procedures to determine glaucoma type
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Dilated eye examinations to identify eye disease
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Advanced dilated eye examinations
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Computerized visual field testing for optic nerve and brain injury
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Retina and optic nerve analysis with advanced imaging
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Digital photography
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Corneal thickness measurements
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Ocular ultrasonography
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Ocular vascular angiography
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Color vision testing
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Electrodiagnostic procedures
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Corneal and conjunctiva foreign body removal
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Injection of ocular medication
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Comprehensive eye examinations
Disease/Condition Overview
The Doctors of the Advanced Care Ocular Disease Service will provide the medical management of eye disease for the following common ocular conditions:
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Glaucoma
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Red eye
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Dry eye
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Swollen eyelids
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Ocular allergy
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Cataract
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Age related macular degeneration
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Retina disease associated with diabetes
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Retina disease associated with high blood pressure
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Eye lid infection
What to Expect
The Doctors of the Advanced Care Ocular Disease Service provide care to patients with acute and chronic eye health disorders that require immediate or long-term attention. These doctors are able to utilize advanced diagnostic testing and cutting-edge technology to provide high quality eye care. Although the medical management of eye disease is emphasized, the Doctors of the Advanced Care Ocular Disease Service work closely with a team of skilled eye surgeons if surgical options are necessary.