I am a retired optometrist. I have been a patient of Dr. Meyer since I retired and moved to Flagstaff in 2002.
She is knowledgeable, informative, patient and incredibly pleasant. The same goes for Dr. Samuel whom I have happily seen when Dr. Meyer's appointment slots were not available to meet my scheduling preferences. Dr. Samuel is totally excellent in her own right -I just have known Dr. Meyer since long before Dr. Samuel joined the practice. I have not yet been examined by Dr. McQuivey, who has been there for more than several years. I have heard very nice things about him from my wife (as his patient); as well as from members of our community. I see here that another reviewer agrees.
The doctors prescribe glasses and contact lenses for patients of all ages. They remove non-penetrating ocular and corneal foreign bodies. They prescribe topical medicines to treat ocular diseases, for example: ocular infections, inflammations, and glaucoma; as well as eye and eyelid allergies, blepharitis, and the commonly called "dry eye syndrome" (a confusing slang name given due to the dry spots visible on the corneal surface which are caused by a poor balance of the surprisingly many, complicated, constituents of the ocular tear film. Those dry areas are often uncomfortable and cause many "dry eye" patients to have constantly watering eyes). For their diabetic patients they monitor the stages of the patient's diabetic eye disease at a frequency commensurate with the patient's glucose-control levels and the ocular changes the doctors at Eye Care Associates observe in order to be able to intervene quickly should their the patient's eyes progress to a level of diabetic retinopathy which warrants a referral to ophthalmologists they regard as the most skilled in retinal laser treatments. They will keep the patient's general physician apprised of any changes in ocular health to assist the physician in prescribing any diabetic, cholesterol, or hypertensive medication changes dictated by the new findings.
For surgeries inside the eye, they will refer you to ophthalmologists with whom they have great confidence for whichever ophthalmologic surgical specialty their patient may require. Once you are released from surgical follow-ups they will continue to care for you and monitor your surgical results at appropriate intervals for the rest of your life.
If you ask their experienced technicians, they will explain the sophisticated instruments they use to acquire measurements of your eyes and your glasses, as well as the screening tests they perform in preparation for the doctor's exam.
Their optician, Rise' (say "ree-sah") is very patient and experienced. She will help you select a frame which is flattering to your face by showing you which frame-shapes suit your face and which colors best suit your own coloration. Or, if you wish, she will turn you loose to try on as many frames as you like. She will happily take photos of you with your camera to allow you to be able to quickly scroll through to pick your favorites; or to share with your friends and family for their opinions. I have seen her send patients home with several of their favorite frames for the evening to try on in front of their friends and family members. Rise' will always take your budget and insurance coverage into account.
The front office staff is welcoming, competent, and helpful.
It is a lively and cheerful office. I recommend Eye Care Associates to you. I think you will be happy there. read more