About Us

Dr. Bryant and his warm and friendly staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality

of eye care, and we always strive to serve our patients in a kind and courteous fashion.

We treat patients with a variety of eye problems, including Cataracts, Glaucoma, Dry Eyes,

Uveitis (inflammation in the eye), Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration (dry type).

CATARACTS

A Cataract is a clear, normal lens in the eye which has turned cloudy. It is located behind

the pupil that is responsible for focusing light onto the retina (back of the eye). A Cataract

usually begins small and has little effect on vision, but as it grows and clouds more of the

lens, you may find that performing normal tasks, such as reading and driving, become

more difficult. For our Cataract patients, we utilize a small incision technique, providing

our patients with a quick recovery time. Many times, no stitch is required at all.

GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is known as the "Silent Blinder" since many persons can have Glaucoma and

not even know it. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, the part of the eye that carries

the images we see to the brain. The optic nerve is made up of many nerve fibers, similar to

the way a telephone cable is made up of numerous individual telephone lines. When the
pressure becomes too high in the eye for the optic nerve to tolerate, irreversable damage

to the nerve will occur. When damage to the optic nerve fibers occurs, blind spots develop.
These blind spots usually go undetected until the optic nerve is significantly damaged.

If the entire nerve is destroyed, blindness results.

It occurs 6 to 8 times more often among African-Americans than Caucasians, and often

occurs earlier in life. Studies show that African-Americans between ages 45 and 65 are 14

to 17 times more likely to go blind from Glaucoma than Caucasians with Glaucoma in the
same age group.

Early detection and treatment are the keys to preventing optic nerve damage and blindness
from Glaucoma. We have specialized equipment for the diagnosis and management of
Glaucoma. These include automated visual field testing, and also nerve fiber layer analysis
(GDx). The GDx is a recent advance in the early detection and management of Glaucoma.

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

Diabetics do not use and store sugar properly in their bodies. High blood-sugar levels can

damage blood vessels in the retina, which is the tissue that makes up the inside wall of the

back of the eye. The retina receives the image that are then transmitted to the brain.

The damage in diabetic retinopathy can be bleeding, swelling and fat accumulation in the

retina. Dr. Bryant can diagnose and treat many of the changes seen in diabetic retinopathy,

and laser treatment for these changes can be performed right in our office.

MACULAR DEGENERATION

Macular Degeneration is a deterioration or breakdown of the Macula. The Macula is a small

area in the retina at the back of the eye that allows you to see fine details clearly and perform

activities such as reading and driving. When the Macula does not function correctly, your

central vision can be affected by blurriness, dark areas or distortion. Macular Degeneration

affects your ability to see near and far, and can make some activities such as threading a
needle or reading, difficult, if not impossible. Although Macular Degeneration reduces vision

in the central part of the retina, it does not affect the eye's side, or peripheral vision, and alone,

does not result in total blindness. In many cases the impact on vision can be minimal.

MINOR SURGERY

Dr. Bryant also performs minor procedures around the eye for styes, cysts, and the like.

ROUTINE CARE

And, of course we also provide routine eye care for Glasses and most Contact Lenses.