Begin Your Journey to Better Vision
Eye Exams
Routine eye exams are essential for detecting vision problems, monitoring eye health, and identifying early signs of conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration.
Contact Eye Exams
Specialized exams assess eye health, measure for contact lenses, and ensure proper fit and comfort. They help maintain vision clarity and eye safety for contact lens wearers
Contact Lenses
Thin, curved lenses worn on the eye's surface to correct vision. They offer a convenient alternative to glasses, providing clear vision and versatility.
Lenses & Frames
Customized lenses at Laramie Peak Vision paired with stylish frames to correct vision and suit personal style, ensuring clarity and comfort.
Eye Protection
Shields eyes from injury, UV rays, and harmful debris, preserving vision and promoting safety.
Sports & Performance Vision
Enhances visual skills like focus, tracking, and reaction time to optimize athletic performance and safety.
Your Laramie WY Eye Doctor
Welcome to Laramie Peak Vision, which is located in Laramie WY. We offer comprehensive eye care services to enhance vision and promote eye health. The top-rated Dr. Garrett Howell O.D., has years of experience in providing safe, effective, and personalized eye care to patients in Laramie and surrounding areas. We want to be your Laramie WY eye doctor.
We invite you to visit our optometry office for a range of services, to achieve and maintain optimal vision and eye health.
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Welcome To Laramie Peak Vision
Our mission at Laramie Peak Vision is to enhance the quality of life for our patients by providing exceptional, personalized eye care. We are dedicated to preserving and improving vision through cutting-edge technology, compassionate service, and a commitment to lifelong eye health. Our goal is to empower every patient with the clarity and confidence they need to see the world at its best.
The Importance of Vision Care Even Without Apparent Issues
You may not currently experience any vision problems, but regular vision care is still essential for maintaining optimal eye health. Many serious eye conditions, such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration, can develop without noticeable symptoms in their early stages. Regular eye exams can detect these conditions early, allowing for timely intervention and preventing potential vision loss. Additionally, eye exams can reveal signs of systemic health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure. By prioritizing routine vision care, you ensure that any underlying issues are identified and managed before they impact your vision and overall health.
Some Key Regions Of The Eye
The human eye is a marvel of biology, composed of several intricate regions that work together to capture and process visual information. Understanding these key areas is essential to appreciating how vision works and recognizing potential issues affecting eye health.
Cornea: Rounded and clear on the front of the eye, does most of the optical focusing work. Irregularities here are called Astigmatism. LASIK reshapes this surface to refocus the light as it enters the eye.
LensLens: Clear and flexible behind the pupil, finishes the focusing of the image to the retina and adjusts for distance and near vision. Cloudiness here is called Cataracts and loss of flexibility over time causes the need for readers and
ScleraSclera: The white outer layer, protects the eye, maintains shape, and supports internal structures.
IrisIris: Determines your eye color and regulates light by actively changing the pupil size.
RetinaRetina: Thin neural layer inside the back of the eye, converts light energy into nerve fiber signals. The image is focused here to create clear vision. This delicate layer can experience problems such as Retinal Detachment, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Good nutrition is critical for proper function.
Vitreous BodyVitreous Body: Clear, fibrous gel. Maintains eye shape and supports the retina. Clumping of its fibers over time causes Floaters.
Optic NerveOptic Nerve: Transmits signals from the retina to the rest of the brain. Is easily affected by fluid pressure, tumor, and/or aneurysm within the braincase.
Optic DiscOptic Disc: Blind spot where the optic nerve enters the back of the eye. Nerve fiber thickness is monitored here to check for Glaucoma.
What Kind of Training Does an Optometrist Have?
Optometrists undergo extensive training to become experts in eye health and vision care. Their education begins with a bachelor's degree, typically in a science-related field, followed by enrollment in a four-year optometry program at an accredited optometry school. During these four years, optometry students study various subjects, including optics, visual science, anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye. They also receive hands-on clinical training, where they learn to diagnose and manage a wide range of eye conditions, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide vision therapy.
In addition to their formal education, optometrists must pass a series of rigorous exams to obtain their license to practice. This includes the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) exams, which test their knowledge and clinical skills. Some optometrists choose to further specialize in areas such as pediatric optometry, geriatric optometry, or ocular disease through residency programs, which provide an additional one to two years of focused training. Continuous education is a crucial part of their career, as they must stay updated with the latest advancements in eye care and treatment techniques to provide the best possible care for their patients.
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