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The main business this week is the eye clinic at 800 First Street, Wausau, Wisconsin, which has been providing excellent service for nearly 60 years. The Wisconsin Eye Clinic was founded by brothers Gordon and Bill Bakker in his 1963 and has provided services throughout central and northern Wisconsin ever since. Owned by a practicing ophthalmologist, the primary goal of eye clinics is to provide high quality professional eye care and hearing services. Soon expanding to an eighth clinic, the organization offers state-of-the-art diagnostic, laser, surgical, pediatric, and general eye care in the region. You can also find a wide range of eyeglasses, including designer frames, sunglasses and advanced lenses for all ages, including children’s. Wisconsin Eye Clinics are located in Wausau, Rhinelander, Antigo, Merrill, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Medford, and are planning to open a Marshfield location in January 2023. Our team of 12 ophthalmologists, 7 optometrists, 1 audiologist and approximately 200 dedicated employees are well trained to provide the best care at a reasonable price I am focused on doing Here, learn more about the Wisconsin Eye Clinic, from the organization’s mission to what patients can expect when they walk through the door. We are delighted to introduce this long standing Wausau organization as Business of the Week.
Tell us about your mission and what inspires your staff the most.
Our practice is guided by one vision. For nearly 60 years, we have provided patients with quality, professional eye care. Our doctors and staff are highly trained in a wide range of specialties, and our clinics offer the most comprehensive range of care for diagnostic, laser, surgical, pediatric, general eye care, and hearing assistance. I’m here.
What are the surgical options you offer to help people see?
Wisconsin Eye Clinic and EC Laser & Surgery Institute are Central Wisconsin’s premier eye care provider. Our comprehensive care is what makes us unique in the eye care industry. Whether it’s pediatrics, routine eye exams, or cataract surgery, from any point in your life, join us on your eye care journey. We welcome patients to get started.
How long does the eye exam take and what can I expect?
Wisconsin Eye Clinics care for their patients through a variety of services and procedures, and the length of a visit varies depending on the need for specialized services, but a typical routine eye exam can take between 1 and 1.5 hours. takes.
What are extensions and why do I need them?
Eye drops are applied to dilate or dilate the pupil. Allow up to 20 minutes for the eye to fully dilate after instillation. Once your pupils are dilated, your doctor will use special magnifying lenses to examine your retina, looking for signs of damage or other eye problems, such as diabetic retinopathy or age-related macular degeneration. Mydriatic tests also allow doctors to see damage to the optic nerve that occurs during glaucoma. After the test, myopia may be blurred for several hours.
How are cataracts diagnosed?
Cataracts are usually detected during an examination by a qualified ophthalmologist or optometrist. Wisconsin eye clinics have many ophthalmologists and optometrists who are qualified to diagnose cataracts. Regular check-ups are important for early detection of cataracts. Standard vision tests that may be used to diagnose cataracts include:
- Vision test – use charts to assess how well a patient can see at multiple distances
- Dilated pupils – eye drops to dilate the pupils so that the lens and retina can be examined better
What are the effects of cataract surgery?
According to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), 98% of cataract surgeries are considered successful. Eye of Wisconsin The risk is even lower in patients who receive advanced procedures available at her clinic. Most patients report improved vision and fewer complications.
Please tell us about the new location that will open in January.
We are excited to expand our practice to the Marshfield area. Having a facility in Marshfield will allow us to care for patients in our own community. Patients Transportation barriers are reduced because there are many services that can be provided to We are also thrilled that Glaucoma Specialist Dr. Christiana Gandy and Low Vision Optometrist Dr. Jesse Birsching have recently joined our practice. , in addition to the vast range of services we already offer.
How is it different from an eye clinic? What is it that sets you apart?
In January 2013, the Wisconsin Eye Clinic opened the EC Laser & Surgery Institute of WI, LLC, an ambulatory surgery center at its Wausau location. As the region’s only dedicated ophthalmic ambulatory surgery center, the EC Laser & Surgery Institute is dedicated to providing advanced care for a wide range of eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment, as well as functional and cosmetic surgical procedures. is fully equipped. .