eye health & care

Did you know many health conditions can be detected by examining the eyes, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and multiple sclerosis? We use the most advanced diagnostic equipment to assure you of a thorough vision exam.

Early detection is important because a patient destined to develop macular degeneration can sometimes be treated before symptoms appear, and this may delay or reduce the severity of the disease.

Dr. Hayden has extensive LASIK experience. Since 1999, he has provided thousands of patients with Lasik consultation and post Lasik care throughout the Quincy area.  Dr. Joe Gira, a Board Certified Opthalmologist,works with Dr. Hayden’s Lasik patients.  You can learn more about Dr. Gira here, http://www.ocstl.com/index.html

Since 30% of learning disorders are caused by visual problems, it’s important that your child have clear, healthy vision. We recommend a thorough eye exam once a year.

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Missouri Eye Examination Form for School

We are the area’s exclusive provider of Optos, a Retinal Exam that provides an ultra-widefield view of the retina (the back of the eye).   This amazing new technology helps us verify that your eye is healthy. This can lead to early detection of common diseases, such as glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, and even cancer. The exam is quick, painless, and may not require dilation drops.  Learn more about this outstanding diagnostic tool at www.optos.com.