Many think a trip to the eye doctor is about updating their eye glasses and contact lens prescriptions. In truth, determining your eye health is the most important thing we do during your examination. Think of a yearly eye examination as a “physical” for your eyes, and make it an essential part of your yearly healthcare program.
Our eye exams include:
All done with our Yukon Way, dropless, modern exam techniques.
You will also be carefully evaluated for many eye diseases such:
Systemic disease signs can also be caught early during an eye exam including:
As with all diseases, early detection, and your eye doctor’s care can make the difference not only in your vision, but also in your overall health and well-being.
Here at Yukon Eye we are proud to have Dr. Fulk practices to the full extent of his field. He is certified to perform in office, minor surgical procedures and intraocular laser procedures for conditions such as glaucoma, “after-cataract membranes' ' and more. We not only detect disease, we treat it, effectively and with the most up-to-date methods available in the United States.
Today there are more comfortable and healthy contact lens options than ever before. Whether you are seeking a glasses-free look, wanting to replace your bifocals and/or reading glasses, or simply prefer wearing non-prescription sunwear, there’s a contact lens for you!
Our staff is experienced in fitting and managing patients with specialized contact lens needs. We recommend starting with an annual comprehensive eye exam and contact lens exam to review your visual needs, discuss your lens options and make sure that your contacts fit properly. We have transparent pricing and want to make sure you feel comfortable in understanding all of your options here at Yukon Eye.
Contact Lens options at Yukon Eye
Today, there are so many options to optimize your vision. Depending on your specific needs, Dr. Fulk will offer a customized solution to allow you to accomplish your goals and day-to-day tasks. Whether that be trekking our beautiful Alaska mountain ranges or working in front of a computer for 8+ hours per day, there is a modern solution for you. Yukon Eye has available the most up to date lens options, there is no reason to settle for okay and adequate.
Many seek options outside of wearable corrections such as refractive surgery and LASIK options. Our staff is experienced and expertly trained to be able to co-manage these types of procedures with specialists in Anchorage. Dr. Fulk offers options only what he would for his family and friends, the best.
Myopia or “nearsightedness” occurs when the eyeball grows too long or the cornea becomes too curved. As a result, the light entering the eye isn’t focused correctly, and distant objects appear blurry.
The amount of myopia that a child has often increases each year. This increase is typically seen between 9 and 18 years of age. Some children develop myopia at an earlier age and some progress more quickly than the expected rate.
While the exact cause of myopia is unknown, evidence shows that if one or both parents are nearsighted, there is an increased chance their children will be nearsighted.
Even though the tendency to develop myopia may be genetic, its actual development could be affected by how a person uses his or her eyes. Some studies show that people who have limited exposure to outdoor sunlight or an increased amount of reading and near work may be more likely to develop myopia.
Myopia is associated with an increased risk of eye diseases such as retinal detachments, cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Typically, the higher the myopia, the greater the risk of developing these conditions, which is why there is a strong interest in attempting to control its progression.
While myopia cannot be reversed, the goal of treatment is to keep it from getting worse. The following are treatment options that our eye doctors may discuss with you:
Dry eye disease affects millions of Americans, and symptoms can range from occasional, mild irritation to debilitating and stubborn symptoms. Each time you blink your eye, tears spread across the surface of the cornea. Tears exist to provide lubrication to the eye, reduce the risk of infection, provide clear vision and to wash away foreign matter in the eye.
Dry eye occurs when the eye either does not produce enough tears or has an overall, poor quality tear film. When staring at a screen our blink rates decrease dramatically. This is a driving factor for a significant amount of dry eye disease now being seen at younger and younger ages.
Dr. Fulk takes it seriously to educate our patients on how they can not only treat their symptoms but also help prevent future damage.
Those with dry eye will experience symptoms such as:
Treatments offered at Yukon Eye for dry eye disease include:
