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Optometry Today

Optometrists provide a wide range of care, including:

• Detection and Diagnosis of Eye Diseases: glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disorders, lid disorders, infections, and other problems
• Prescription of Medication: for treatment of eye diseases
• Treat Vision Conditions: nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia
• Minor Surgical Procedures: such as removing foreign objects from the eye
• Pre- & Post-operative Care: glaucoma, laser, refractive, and cataract patients

Services we provide:

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• Diagnosis and treatment of eye disease through comprehensive eye health evaluations
• Refractive Surgery consultation
• Visual training
• Available 24 hours for eye emergencies and injuries
• Children's vision
• Contact lenses
• Member of the Eye Care Council and See To Learn Program

Advancing Eye Care

Dr. Marks helps apply the benefit of advanced research into new treatments for eye diseases and disorders.

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Clear Answers About Clear Vision

Most people who wear glasses and contact lenses wish that they didn't have to. Even if you are only mildly nearsighted you know the hassles of glasses or contacts. Now, thanks to advanced vision correction technology available at Vision Surgery and Laser Center of Kansas, there is an alternative that may reduce your dependence on corrective lenses or possibly eliminate them completely. Laser Vision Correction has transformed people's lives. The ability to see better without the use of contact lenses or glasses has freed hundreds of thousands of people from the restrictions corrective lenses impose. You may be able to enjoy this new found freedom with improved vision. Dr. Marks co-manages vision care with the finest surgeons in the mid-west.

Helping you choose the right method of vision correction can only be determined after a thorough consultation and comprehensive evaluation. From your consultation and eye health evaluation, we can offer a specific recommendation to help you select the safest, most effective solution to your vision problem.

Call TODAY for a complimentary consultation for Laservision correction — 316.788.1535

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See To Learn Program

Our practice proudly participates in an innovative, three-step preventive national health program designed to ensure that kindergarten children entering Kansas schools can SEE TO LEARN ^TM.

Step 1

Ongoing education to alert parents and educators about the signs of vision problems in children of any age.

Step 2

A free vision assessment for your three-year-old by a participating Eye Care Council optometrist, of which we are one.

Step 3

A complete eye exam prior to kindergarten paid by the parent, a small investment in your child's ability to see to learn.

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Why read aloud to your children?

As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. You provide the foundation for your child's learning skills right at home. You can set your children on the path to a lifetime of reading by reading to them. Research shows that children who are read to become readers, and are more likely to be successful in school.

Pure and simple, reading gives your child a head start on learning. But don't stop reading aloud when your child learns to read. Reading together when your child is older gives you an opportunity to share time and talk together.

Reading. It's one of the most important things you'll ever do for your child. Begin Today. Read.

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INFANTSEE™

Did you know?

• 1 out of 10 children is at risk from undiagnosed vision problems
• Amblyopia—often referred to as lazy eye—a leading cause of vision loss in people younger than 45, will affect 1 in 30 children.
• 56 percent of mothers and expectant mothers are not certain of when the most critical age is for the development of eyesight
• 97 percent of mothers say they do everything they can to ensure their children's health, yet only 13 percent of mothers with children younger than 2 years of age have taken their babies to see an eye and vision professional for a regular check-up or well-care visit

Your Infant's First Visit to Dr. Marks

A baby's first visit to Dr. Marks for an eye assessment should happen between 6 and 12 months of age. Although infants cannot respond verbally, the first year of life is an ideal time to conduct a comprehensive eye assessment.

What Happens During an InfantSEE Assessment?

An InfantSEE assessment can detect potential for vision and eye health problems, which can be more easily corrected if treatment is started early. Typically, an infant will sit on his or her parent's lap during the assessment, in which the optometrist will use lights and other hand held objects, like finger puppets, to check that the baby's eyes are working together and that there are no significant issues that will interfere with proper vision development.

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