20Aug
A new instrument gives Complete EyeCare Center patients a distinct health advantage. The RTVue OCT* creates ultra-high speed high resolution 3-D scans, maps and images of the eye. It can even allow Dr. Olson to visualize discrete layers of the retina. This is the first instrument to provide such high resolution capabilities.
What does this mean for Dr. Olson’s patients? Early detection, early intervention and better patient outcomes. In other words, slowing or stopping disease progression, and reducing potential vision loss.
Why is early detection important to you? Most people have no knowledge of serious eye problems in their early stages. As medical knowledge has progressed, doctors have learned that there are discreet changes taking place in the eye which can be pre-indicators of such diseases. When Dr. Olson detects these early signals, intervention can begin before your eyesight or health has been dramatically affected by serious diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or macular disease.
This instrument is the latest addition to the Mt. Pleasant, Iowa practice of Dr. Christopher Olson, Complete EyeCare Center–which has been the first to introduce technology to the state of Iowa on more than one occasion. Today OCT technology is viewed by experts as the most clinically superior way to detect and manage glaucoma and macular degeneration. Dr. Olson prefers the RTVue over other OCT instruments for several reasons, including its being 65 times faster, and having twice the resolution for significantly clearer images.
With a few months of experience with the RTVue OCT, Dr. Olson says, ”I can’t imagine going back to diagnosing or managing glaucoma without this valuable new tool. I am very thankful to be able to provide this important service to our patients and Southeast Iowa.”
*Optovue RTVue Optical Coherence Tomographer
Tags: Complete EyeCare Center, diabetic retinopathy, Dr. Olson, early detection, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, OCT, Technology
06Aug
Dr. Christopher Olson, of Mt. Pleasant, is one of only 3 optometrists in Iowa to receive a respected national award, the American Optometric Association’s 2008 Continuing Optometric Recognition Award. The other two Iowans practice in Elkader and West Union.
The award is given to doctors of optometry who have completed 50 credit hours of continuing education in their field over a one-year period and, in addition, have previously received the Initial Optometric Recognition Award. The American Optometric Association honors the ORA recipients recognizing that the doctor’s efforts to pursue continuing education reflect a deep desire to provide patients with the best vision care available today.
This is Dr. Olson’s 18th consecutive year of being an Optometric Recognition Award recipient, completing twice the continuing education required for Iowa optometrists every year since his graduation.
2007 AOA President (left) presents the ORA to Dr. Olson (right).
Tags: American Optometric Association, award, Dr. Christopher Olson, education, eye doctor mount pleasant, Mt. Pleasant Eye Doctor, Optometrist, patient care
23May
We’re glad that you’ve found our new website! Thanks for your patience as we develop it into what will be a useful and informative site. We’re looking forward to enhancing your experience with our office by offering the convenience of 24-hour resources online. So, when you’re home after a long day at work and remember that you needed to reorder your contacts, request an appointment, or find an answer to your question, you’ll be able to do that, no matter what time it is. Of course, until these features are established on the internet, you can always call our office while it’s on your mind. Our phone number is 319.385.9534. If it’s after our regular office hours, you can leave a message, and our staff will get back to you the next business day. If you have an eye health emergency just call the same number any time.
Our new website will be changing frequently as technology, products, and treatments, develop in our industry and practice. Dr. Olson keeps abreast of the latest in eye health care, for the benefit of his patients. He’ll be sharing his expertise and perspectives regularly so that you are well informed, so be sure to return to this site regularly.
You’ll probably notice that we’re just beginning to build this site and there are lots of improvements to be made. If you have other suggestions, feel free to leave a comment. We welcome your input.
Tags: Contact Lenses, eye doctor, eyes, glasses, Mount Pleasant IA, optical, Optometrist, Vision
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