Complete Eye Examination
A comprehensive examination consists of numerous tests and can vary depending on your age. We begin our exam by determining your unique visual needs and concerns. This includes a complete medical, ocular and family history. We then measure your level of vision using your existing glasses or contact lenses. An external exam and an evaluation of the movements of the eye are performed. In addition, we review the response of the pupils to light as well as health of the eyelids and surrounding tissues.

Our complete internal exam screens for various eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Many systemic health problems such as diabetes have ocular side effects that can permanently impair vision. A refraction is performed to determine your spectacle or contact lens prescription. Since many patients have varied visual demands, our doctors can recommend special lenses to help with your unique visual needs.

Our doctors recommend the following general guideline for eye exams:
By Age 3: First complete eye examination.
Age 5-20: every 1-2 years as recommended by your eye doctor.
Age 21-65: every 2 years or as recommended.
Age 65 and over: annual examination.

Remember every patient is different and may require more frequent care.

Laser Vision Correction Consultation
Many people are interested in laser vision correction as a means to reduce their need for glasses and contact lenses. LASIK and PRK are two of the more popular procedures and are now more affordable than ever.

How LASIK and PRK procedures differ. LASIK and PRK are types of refractive surgery that use an excimer laser to vaporize tiny pieces of unwanted tissue from the cornea, the front clear part of the eye. Both procedures can improve vision only if the cause of poor vision is incorrect light refraction, such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. During LASIK, a thin flap is cut in the corneal surface, to expose the layer beneath. It is folded back out of the way, while a laser reshapes the corneal curvature. Afterwards, the flap is folded back, and smoothed down gently. It will heal without any sutures.

With PRK however, the surgeon removes surface tissue altogether, with a special instrument, and following laser treatment, inserts a bandage contact lens. After PRK, the eyes take longer to heal, and patients feel more discomfort. Nevertheless, PRK avoids all the possible complications that the LASIK flap can cause. Consumers considering these procedures should choose a highly trained and well-experienced eye doctor who is thorough in screening patients.

Our doctors have extensive experience evaluating and counseling refractive surgery patients. Dr. Kegarise previously directed the busiest eye disease and surgical referral practice in Nashville. We can answer all of your questions, evaluate your candidacy and coordinate your entire surgical experience. For more information on the range of surgical services available, call our office at (615) 771-7555 for an evaluation, make an appointment online, or contact us with any laser vision questions.

Professional Contact Lens Services
We fit and dispense all types of conventional, disposable and frequent replacement soft contact lenses. Professional evaluation and personalized instruction accompany all lens fittings at COOL SPRINGS EYECARE. Home or office delivery is free of charge for all annual supply orders. Our unique daily trial program helps beginners and previous contact lens wearers try new contact lens designs and materials. There are many choices depending on your specific vision. Our team of doctors and clinical staff help patients achieve their goals with contact lens wear. To have many of your contact lens questions answered, read our Contact Lens Frequently Asked Q and A.