Jeffrey J. Eger, OD

Optometrist

Dr. Jeffrey J. Eger is an Optometrist in Mesa, AZ with special training and skill in examining eyes for both vision and health problems, and correcting refractive errors by prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as providing low vision care and vision therapy. As an Optometrist, Jeffrey J. Eger, OD performs eye exams to detect any vision problems or diseases; requires testing visual acuity, depth, and color perception, as well as the ability to focus and coordinate the eyes. Optometry is the practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Optometrists include conjunctivitis, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Optometrists include visual acuity test, color blindness test, cover test, eye movement test, depth perception test, retinoscopy, refraction test, as well as autorefractor and abberrometer prescription estimate.

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrists in Mesa, AZ

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Sports Vision Optometrist

An optometrist who offers services designed to care for unique vision care needs of athletes, which may include one of more of the following services: corrective vision care unique to a specific sporting environment; protective eyewear for the prevention of sports-related injuries; vision enhancement - which may include vision therapy and techniques to improve visual skills specific to the athlete's sport.

Sports Vision Optometrists in Mesa, AZ

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Pediatric Optometrist

Dr. Jeffrey J. Eger is a Pediatric Optometrist in Mesa, AZ with special training and skill in evaluating and treating children's visual disorders. As a Pediatric Optometrist, Jeffrey J. Eger, OD performs physical and technological examinations of children's eyes to determine vision sharpness, screen for eye disease, and evaluate patients' need for glasses, contact lenses, or laser vision correction surgery. Pediatric Optometry is a medical speciality focused on detecting, treating, and preventing children's eye disorders, prescribing glasses and contact lenses, and recommending vision correction surgery. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatric Optometrists include nearsightedness, farsightedness, chronic dry eye, astigmatism, eye movement disorders, glaucoma, eye tumor, and amblyopia (lazy eye). Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatric Optometrists include visual acuity testing, inspection for eye disease and tumor, astigmatism testing, glasses and contact lens fitting, eye muscle movement evaluation, color blindness screening, depth perception assessment, glaucoma testing, and retinoscopy.

Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.

Pediatric Optometrists in Mesa, AZ

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  Valley Forge Military Academy and College

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  Bethany College

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  Doctor of Optometry (OD)

  Southern College of Optometry

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  Geneva College

Valley Forge Military Academy,Bethany College,W VA-BA,Geneva College Early education certified,taught 6th grade at Westlake Elem,Southern College Of Optometry OD degree.Certified to fit Contex and Paragon Orthokeratology lenses,lectures 1990 and 1992 on Keratoconus Rehabilitation to Orthokeratology Section of National Eye Research Foundation in Las Vegas 1990 and 1994. Published 8 papers internationally on this subject in Ophthalmology and Optometry publication with corneal mapping proving the disease or condition improves and reverses under our care(469 KC cases and less than 1% corneal transplants where national avg is 25%).

• Member of the Arizona Optometric Association

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• Member of the National Foundation for Eye Research