The gift of sight is so precious. Geisinger recognizes how limiting eye and vision problems can be, and is dedicated to leading-edge diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of all sight-related problems. Vision problems affect 15 million people in the United States.
Area residents are fortunate that Geisinger’s program is so comprehensive, beginning with subspecialty-trained ophthalmology physicians and optometrists, certified ophthalmologic assistants and technicians, and nurses skilled in vision care.
Ophthalmology Services
Vincent Baldassano, MD, explains general ophthalmology and uveitis services available from Geisinger.
From routine eye health exams to extensive evaluations, Geisinger’s ophthalmologists use state-of-the-art technology, including photographic, angiographic and ultrasonographic testing, and new treatments using intravitreal injections. We also perform advanced PASCAL laser and microscopic surgery.
Our ocular testing/treatments include:
- Heidelberg retina tomography
- Intraocular lens measurements
- Optical coherence tomography
- Anterior segment OCT
- Photodynamic therapy
- Visual field testing
- Pachymetry
- Wave scan topography
- Fluorescein angiography
- Fundus photography
- Endothelial cell count
- External ocular photography
- SLIT lamp photography
For consultations and referrals, call us at (570) 271-6531.
Staff
For more information about eye conditions and eye care, visit www.geteyesmart.org
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