Services
Professional Eyecare Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Yearly Comprehensive Eye Exams are the best way to ensure clear, comfortable vision and early detection/prevention of eye disease. The optometrists at Vision Today strongly recommend yearly exams and are available to provide you with the best in comprehensive eyecare in a timely manner. We offer same day, next day, evening and Saturday appointments to fit your schedule. Call our office or conveniently schedule your appointment online today.
Contact Lens Exams / Contact Lenses
We offer the latest in Contact Lens Eyecare and High Quality/Brand Name Contact Lenses. We now offer and highly recommend SiHi (Silicone Hydrogel) technology in contact lenses. SiHi lenses offer superior oxygen transmission compared to Conventional Hema (Plastic) contacts. SiHi products we offer include Purevision (B&L), Focus Night and Days (Ciba), Biofinity (Cooper Vision) and Acuvue Oasys (J&J). Be sure to ask the doctors about this new technology during your exam.
Cataract Evaluations
Cataracts are a common occurence in the 60's and 70's but can also occur in younger individuals. The Doctors at Vision Today have been highly trained to recognize even the earliest signs of Cataracts. We also have an extensive referral network of experienced cataract surgeons in the Kansas City area should the need for cataract surgery arise.
Designer Eyewear
We offer the finest in Designer Eyewear Brands including Armani Exchange, BCBG Maxazria, CK/Calvin Klein, Dior, Fisher Price for kids, Flexon, Gucci, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Modern Optical, Nautica, Nine West, Prodesign Denmark, Oakley and Saks Fifth Avenue. We also offer the latest in lens technology including Transitions, Crizal Alize with Clear Guard and Varilux Physio Progressive Lenses.
Dry Eye Diagnosis and Treatment
Dry Eye is a common complaint in the Kansas City area and can be worsened by allergies and contact lens wear. The doctors are trained to detect Dry Eye Syndrome and can offer you a variety of treatments including artificial tear products, tear duct occlusion therapy (punctal plugs), Restasis, Thera Tears Nutrition and special contacts for dry eye sufferers.
Foreign Body Removal
Foreign Bodies including dust, metal, contact lenses, etc. can find their way into your eyes. Most foreign bodies work themselves out on their own due to excessive reflex tearing, but some can remain stuck in the eye or eyelids. The doctors are highly trained to detect foreign bodies in your eye and remove them with anesthetic. If you think you have a foreign body in your eye please call us immediately and we will get you in for evaluation.
Glasses Exams
Most people lose vision due to normal changes in refractive error. Old, bent, scratched up glasses can also cause your vision to be distorted. We offer routine refractive exams for new glasses to make sure you are seeing at an optimal level. We guarantee our prescriptions to be correct. If you feel your prescription is ever made in error we will be happy to recheck it for you.
Glaucoma Evaluations
Glaucoma is a silent disease that robs you of your vision slowly over time. The only way to tell if you have glaucoma is to have frequent, comprehensive eye exams. Persons with a family history or risk factors for glaucoma should be seen at least yearly and in some cases every 3-6 months. Don't hesitate. Schedule an appt today if you feel you have any risk of developing this disease.
Medical Eye Exams
Loss of vision, red eyes, eye pain, etc. can often result from a systemic or ocular medical problem. Most major medical insurances will cover you for an eye exam if you have a medical compliant. We accept Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Coventry, FMH, Freedom Network, Medicare, Medicaid, and United Health Care Major Medical Plans. Call us immediately if you feel you have a medical eye problem.
Red Eye Evaluation and Treatment
Red Eyes can occur due to allergies, contact lenses, dry eyes, infections, glaucoma, arthritis and a host of other causes. If you have a red eye/eyes call us immediately and we will schedule an evaluation to determine the cause and proper treatment.
Urgent Eyecare
Some instances require urgent eyecare evaluations. If you have a very high prescription and lose your glasses or contact/contacts. If you have red eyes, pain, discomfort, loss of vision, etc. please do not hesitate to contact our office and we will schedule you an immediate evaluation.