Our Commitment
At Treasure Coast Eye Specialists, we prioritize patient care. We believe in treating every patient as we would like to be treated, using the latest technology and clearly explaining diagnoses and treatment plans in easy-to-understand language.
Our Experienced Team
Our team of experienced eye care professionals is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality care using the latest technology. We are committed to treating every patient with compassion and ensuring they understand their diagnosis and treatment options.
Trust the Corneal Crosslinking Experts
Dr Carrie Palmer is the only ophthalmologist on the Treasure Coast offering FDA-approved Corneal Crosslinking for patients with Keratoconus.
What Is Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL)?
CXL is surgery to treat a weakened or warped cornea. Disease or sometimes surgery can harm collagen, an important substance that holds the cornea together. By “cross-linking” new collagen fibers together, CXL surgery strengthens and reinforces the cornea.
Who Might Benefit from Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL)?
CXL is approved for use in people with Keratoconus and post-LASIK corneal ectasia.
With keratoconus, the cornea thins and changes shape over time. The cornea—normally round—bulges outward until it’s shaped more like a cone. This causes blurry vision and other symptoms. For some people, glasses or contacts can treat their keratoconus.
Others need special contact lenses or surgery.
LASIK at Treasure Coast Eye Specialists
Dr. Carrie Palmer, our Board-Certified Ophthalmologist certified in Refractive Surgery, is an expert in LASIK surgery.
- What is LASIK? LASIK is a refractive procedure that reshapes the cornea to reduce dependency on glasses or contact lenses. It can correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness, and astigmatism.
- Who is a Candidate? Most people who wear glasses or contact lenses for distance vision are potential candidates. We offer complimentary LASIK screenings to determine candidacy.
- What to Expect: The procedure takes 10-15 minutes. Both eyes are numbed, and you may experience a pressure sensation. Afterward, you’ll use eye drops for 1-2 weeks and avoid strenuous activity and eye rubbing for 1 week. Visual recovery usually occurs as soon as the next morning.
- Our Technology: Dr. Palmer uses bladeless LASIK with the Intralase laser and the latest AMO STAR S4 IR Excimer Laser with Wavefront and Iris Registration technology for Advanced CustomVue treatment plans.
Find Out if You’re a Candidate
Schedule a consultation at one of our two convenient locations in Stuart and Port St. Lucie.
