Medical Eye Care

If your eye exam indicates a need for additional testing or follow-up, Dr. Shaw will recommend a Medical Eyecare Path which would include specialized testing and evaluation for your specific condition. We accept most major medical insurance for these services. These exams are not covered by vision plans.

Common eye conditions we treat and manage through medical eye care

• Diabetes: Diabetic Eye Exams with detailed reports to your primary care physician and/or endocrinologist.

• Glaucoma: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management

• Macular Degeneration
  Early detection: AdaptDx Pro (Dark Adaptation testing)
  We are one of the only practices in Western NY with the innovative technology of Dark Adaptation testing that allows us to detect macular degeneration 3 years prior to seeing structural changes
  
  Nutraceuticals

  • For those at high risk of developing macular degeneration (Caucasian, women, >50yo, history of smoking, family history) and those with early signs of the disease, we recommend MacuHealth. Click here to learn more.

  • For those with intermediate to severe Dry AMD, Dr. Shaw would discuss other AREDS 2 supplements that would be best suited for you.

  • Diagnostic equipment to monitor the progression of Dry AMD and efficient referrals for Wet AMD treatment

• Cataract Co-Management: Dr. Shaw discusses the diagnosis of cataracts and recommends cataract surgery when the time comes. She works with cataract specialists in the area and co-manages cataract surgery follow-ups.

• Screening for toxicity due to high risk medication, such as hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil)

• Dry Eye Treatment

• Emergency Eye Care

  • Foreign body removal

  • Conjunctivitis

  • New onset flashes/floaters

  • Sudden vision changes
    
    

*If your condition requires surgery or advanced treatment, Dr. Shaw will recommend a trusted local ophthalmologist specializing in that disorder.