EYE CARE
Eye Care Topics
comprehensive and people-focused service
- Comprehensive Eye Care
- Surgical and Laser Procedures
- Low Vision Aids
- iLux Dry Eye Treatment
WCEA has proudly served the High Country residents since 1978. Our mission is to provide the best possible eye care for the patients in our area.
Our full spectrum eye care services include Routine Vision and Medical Examinations as well as treatment of Eye Diseases. If we are unable to treat a specific condition in-house we will gladly refer patients to a well qualified specialist through our comprehensive referral network.
For your convenience, we welcome Retinal Specialist, Dr. Stone, twice a month in our Boone office so you do not have to travel to get retinal treatments. We also offer outpatient surgeries in Boone, Ashe and Avery.
Examinations and treatments we provide include but are not limited to the following conditions
CONDITIONS TREATED
Cataracts
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Infections
Macular Degeneration
Amblyopia
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Iritis
Corneal Dystrophies
Corneal Abrasions
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Eye
Hemorrhage
Retinal Detachment
Low Vision
Conjunctivitis
Contact Lenses
Driver’s License Exams
Lasik Evaluations
Lasik Follow Up Care
Myopia
Presbyopia
Strabismus (muscle imbalance)
Astigmatism
Scleritis
Hyphema
Uveitis
Eyelid Inflammation (Blepharitis)
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Eyelid Turned In (Entropion)
Hyperopia
Surgical and Laser Procedures
Because Western Carolina Eye Associates is devoted to whole eye health and not just vision concerns we offer comprehensive treatment and surgical and laser procedures to serve more complicated conditions. Dr. Krontz is a proficient and experienced surgeon who is committed to excellence. In an effort to ensure that patients have easy access to treatment, WCEA is the only eye care facility in the High Country to offer eye surgery locally. Learn more about our surgical and laser procedures here...
Low Vision Services
Western Carolina Eye Associates is committed to assisting patients with low vision by providing access to aids in order to maximize your remaining vision and learn new ways of doing everyday tasks. We are excited to introduce new low vision aids that will help patients accomplish every day tasks and enjoy hobbies that they may have been missing out on.
We have a wide variety of options to choose from magnifiers that can help a patient write checks, to screens that will help them see the computer or television. Patients will be amazed by the various options and technology. Call us today to schedule your FREE consultation.
iLux dry Eye Treatment
Western Carolina Eye Associates is now offering the Systane iLux dry eye treatment. If you have dry, sore or irritated eyes you may have dry eye. We offer a simple, fast, non-surgical treatment to treat blocked glands in your eyelids. Call us today to schedule an appointment to learn more about dry eye treatment with the newest technology.
