Good eye sight keeps you safe, allows you to connect with the people and things that surround you and helps maintain appropriate interpretation of your senses. When it comes to vision care, we offer a full range of vision correction options and screenings, including annual eye exams and selling retail apparel, like eye glasses and contact lenses.
Our Commitment
We are committed to your visual health care, anchored by the Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, Nebraska's newest state-of-the-art eye care facility. You will have access to the latest treatments and technology, as wells as the leading eye-care specialists who care for the most simple to the most complex eye conditions.
Annual Eye Exams
It’s always a good idea to get your eyes checked on an annual or bi-annual basis, whether you are experiencing issues or not. At these exams, not only do we check your eye sight but we also conduct a series of tests to make sure neurological function, eye pressure, muscle coordination and eye structure are where they should be to maintain good health. Based on eye exams, eye glasses, contact lenses, LASIK or other corrective options may be recommended.
Frequency of testing is dependent on age, genetics and problems you are experiencing. Most pediatricians screen children for potential eye problems when they are babies and toddlers but when it’s time to get ready for school, kids should participate in a full comprehensive eye examination (between the ages of four and six). Your primary care provider may refer you or your children to participate in an exam.
As you age and are at an increased risk of developing cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, or other eye diseases, annual eye exams are highly recommended. Additionally, if you wear contact lenses, an annual eye exam and contact lens evaluation is necessary.
DMV Vision Tests
Most senior drivers in Nebraska who renew their license in person will be asked to undergo a basic vision test. The DMV recommends that seniors over the age of 70 make an appointment with a vision specialist before their renewal visit. Likewise, if you believe your eyesight has worsened or if you haven’t had your vision checked recently, the DMV also recommends seeing a specialist before visiting, no matter your age.
If you do not meet the Nebraska DMV’s vision standard of 20/40 in each eye, you will be issued a statement of vision and will be referred to a vision specialist that you must follow up with before 90 days. At this appointment, we will perform a full vision examination, assess whether or not your eyesight permits you to drive safely and we will prescribe eyeglasses or other types of vision correction if needed.
Screenings
If you are younger than age 40 with no known risk factors of developing glaucoma, it is recommended that you complete an eye exam every five to 10 years that checks for glaucoma. If you are at risk, you should get screened every six to 12 months to every one to three years depending on age.
A comprehensive glaucoma exam includes checking five factors related to the diagnosis, including the inner eye pressure, the shape and color of the optic nerve, the complete field of vision, the angle in which the iris meets the cornea and the thickness of the cornea.
Another important screening is for Plaquenil, also known as hydroxychloroquine. This is a drug used to reduce inflammation and decrease pain caused by certain forms of arthritis and autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Although rare, patients using Plaquenil may experience side effects with the drug that affect the retina, cornea and eyelids so it is important that these patients have their central vision regularly checked, especially after five years of medication usage.
If you have diabetes, you may be asked to participate in a series of eye exams, including but not limited to visual acuity testing, ophthalmoscopy and slip lamp exams, gonioscopy and tonometry. These tests measure your ability to focus and will detect for problems like vision loss, cataracts, glaucoma and other eye-related issues you may have an increased risk for because of diabetes.
Optical Shops
The Optical Shop is conveniently located inside of Nebraska Medicine – Village Pointe building 110 (110 N. 175th St.) and Truhlsen Eye Institute in Midtown (3902 Leavenworth St.).
- We are here to meet all of your eyeglass and contact needs and carry several lines, including Oakley, Ray-Ban, Coach, Kate Space and more
- We accept EyeMed vision insurance
- Free frame adjustments are provided
- Both children and adults can be seen by specialists
Our goal is to provide state-of-the-art eye care in a personalized setting.