Providing Exceptional Care for Each Patient
Knowledge, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow-up
Every patient should be treated like family, and at the Eye Center of Hawaii, this is our standard. Long gone are the days of doctors strictly telling patients what to do. At our practice, we explain treatment plans in easy to understand terms so that patients are comfortable and knowledgeable both about their condition and treatment options. We also instill a sense of personal responsibility in our patients’ care and the importance of teamwork in yielding the best possible outcome.
While our technicians and surgeons take the time to walk patients through each stage of their diagnosis and treatment to make sure they are familiar and comfortable with the entire process, we have provided additional information here on follow-up patient care. Should surgery become necessary, we have included both pre-operative and post-operative instructions, as well as, tips for applying eye drops.
Your First Visit to Eye Center of Hawaii
Learning about you and evaluating your eyes is the first step
Your first appointment at Eye Center of Hawaii will involve a comprehensive eye evaluation. This will include a detailed history, review of our practice and an examination of your vitreous and retina. Your eyes will be dilated for this examination and your vision may become blurred for a brief period of time.
Please set aside at least one hour for your initial consultation. If additional tests are required, your visit may go beyond an hour. You may wish to have someone accompany you to drive you home.
It's important to consider your contact lenses when swimming. In fact, we suggest removing them before taking a dip in the pool or ocean. The lenses can absorb the water, trapping potential bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens against your eye.🙅🦠 Avoid these risks and dive into the summer with healthy eyes! 🏊♀️🏖️ #SummerEyeCare #healthyeyes ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you know that dry eye has a variety of causes? From hormonal changes and environmental factors like wind and smoke, to certain medications and underlying health conditions. One of the most common causes of significant dry eye is from Meibomian Gland Dysfunction or MGD. Contact us to schedule your dry eye exam and discover the cause of your dry eye. #DryEyeAwarenessMonth #eyehealth #dryeyedisease ... See MoreSee Less
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Do your eyes feel dry, gritty, or irritated? Experiencing blurred vision or sensitivity to light? Are your eyes constantly watering? Surprisingly, these all can be symptoms of dry eye disease. Don't ignore the signs! Dry eye can cause discomfort and affect your daily life. Contact us for your dry eye exam. #DryEyeAwarenessMonth #eyehealth #symptomsmatter #eyecenterofhawaii ... See MoreSee Less
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Mahalo Yvonne. We are so glad we could make your transition from the mainland to Hilo an easy one.
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It's UV Protection Month and we want to remind you the importance of good sunglasses. You should be wearing sunglasses that block 100% of UV rays when outdoors to protect your eyes from harmful UV radiation, which can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye conditions. Visit our optical in Kona to find the perfect pair.
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We are proud to welcome Dr. Reddens to our Kona office. Dr. Redens prides himself as a problem solver with a deep understanding of anterior segment surgery. He has many, many patients with significant and complex ocular issues who see well as a result of his care. Dr. Reddens has strong friendships and real connections to the island and its people, and very much looks forward to strongly positively contributing to their ocular health and well-being.
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