Serge W. Wright, O.D.

Dr. Wright graduated magna cum laude from Southern California College of Optometry in 1973 and has been providing eye care in Sedona for 32 years. With a genuine concern for his patients' eye health, he provides family eye care as well as the treatment and management of glaucoma and other eye diseases. He is available by cell phone, nights and weekends for emergencies. Seeing a need among his patients for specialists in the fields of cataract, refractive, oculoplastic and retinal surgery, he is affiliated with the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center and the Associated Retinal Consultants. These specialists come to Sedona Eye Care to provide patients with consultations and surgical procedures. Dr. Wright is pleased to announce the completion of the Sedona Surgery Center, a 2800 sq. ft. Medicare and state licensed surgical center. The Sedona Surgery Center and the ability of our specialists provide our patients with the state of the art eye procedures here in our community. Dr. Wright has been active in the community serving as Lions Club President in 1977, 1987, and 1997. The Lions Club elected Dr. Wright for the Melvin Jones Fellow as an honorary member. He has also been on our local Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in Sedona and a board member for the Arizona Optometric Association, serving for 3 years.

SEDONA EYE CARE, P.C.

Our office provides total comprehensive eye care from eye glasses, refractions and well vision eye exams, contact lenses, medical eye care treatment of glaucoma and disease of the eye, and through our affiliated surgical ophthalmologist consultations and eye surgery. Many procedures are performed in our own ambulatory surgical eye center adjoining our office. subjective tests including refractions are provided by licensed and certified Doctors of Optometry not tecnicians. However, our highly trained technicians provide many of the objective tests with today's latest and best ophthalmic instruments. These instruments include GDX, the finest glaucoma diagnostic and monitoring instrument for nerve fiber layer measurement, Humphrey's Visual Field, Topcon Auto-Refractor and Reichert Air Tonometer.

Eye examinations at Sedona Eye Care are all inclusive. It begins with the screening instruments which include Humphrey's Frequency Technology Peripheral Vision Screening, Auto Kerato-Refractor Meter, which measure the fluid pressure insidethe eye with an "air puff" test, measuring the resistance of the eye to puff of air. In the examination room, after recording your chief concerns of your eyes and your vision, your visual acuity is taken in both distance and near vision with and / or without the aid of prescription glasses. Other screeners are performed concerning retinal perceptions and peripheral vision. We not only examine and test your eyes for the correct prescription glasses or contacts that will benefit your daily routine and lifestyle, but we also ensure that the ocular surface on your eye is healthy and diagnose and treat such conditions as dry eyes, allergies and infections of the surface of the eye and cornea. Finally, we maintain that an eye examination would be incomplete without close inspection and examination of the inner health of your eye, the retina, lens and optic nerve. This examination is best accomplished by enlargining the opening of your eye through dilation of the pupil. all testing, other than screening is done by licensed eye physicians. Our eyes are an integral part of our well being, at Sedona Eye Care, we strive to keep your eyes seeing well both externally and internally.

Diagnostic Services

PACHTOMETRY: The Pachtometer is used to measure the thickness of your cornea. One indication of glaucoma is an elevation in the pressure of the eye caused by the increase of intra ocular fluid. During a regular eye exam your intra ocular fluid pressure inside the eye is tested by either an "air puff" test which measures the reistance of the eye to a puff of air or use of a Goldmann Tonometer to measure the pressure. If the thickness of your cornea is thicker than that of the norm, it can result in pressures to be falsely elevated depending on the degree of thickness above the average. If the thickness of your cornea is thinner than that of the norm, it can result in pressures to be falsely lower depending on the degree of thinness below the average. After calculating the thickness of your cornea with pachtometer, we can then adjust the pressures accordingly to get more accurate reading of your pressures.

TONOMETRY: This standard test determines the fluid pressure inside the eye. Whether or not you get glaucoma depends on the level of pressure that your optic nerve can tolerate without being damaged. This level is different for each person. High pressures (22mm HG or above) puts you at greater risk for glaucoma. Tonometry determines the fluid pressure inside the eye. We measure eye pressure with two types of testing. First all patients are measured by the "air puff" test which measures the resistance of the eye to puff of air. Goldmann Tonometry; the gold standard test, using a purple light and actual touch to the cornea of the eye is done when circumstances deem it necessary.

VISUAL FIELDS: Loss of side vision can be a sign of glaucoma. Visual Field testing measures your side (peripheral) vision. All eye examination patients are first tested on our Humphrey Matrix Visual Field Instrument, a pre-screening instrument which quickly tests your peripheral vision in response to movement. If further testing is indicated from the doctor's examination or the pre-screening test, Humphrey's Central 30 Sita-Standard or Sita-Fast; the gold standard of Visual Field testing is administered to the patient. This tests your peripheral visions' sensitivity to light response. The Matrix may also be used which is more comprehensive testing of your peripheral visions' sensitivity to movement. Visual Fields can also detect peripheral visual loss from Macular Degeneration, stroke and other problems causing visual loss.

CANON DIGITAL RETINAL CAMERA: Our newly acquired Digital Retinal Camera with Steroscopic capabilities enables us to photograph your internal components of your eye including the retina, macula and optic nerve. We are able to photograph and record eye diseases detected inside the eye, such as optic nerve damage due to glaucoma, retinal damage due to macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and hemorrhages or branch vein occlusions due to high blood pressure. Each photography is displayed on the computer screen for further examination and also for comparison to later photographs. The steroscope allow the doctor to view the photograph in stereo giving an added dimensional effect to the photography.

ZEISS BIOMICROSCOPE CAMERA: The Zeiss Biomicroscope Camera has been integrated with our computer capturing system used with our Canon Retinal Camera. It is used to capture photos of the surface of the eye.

GDX LASER TECHNOLOGY NERVE FIBER LAYER ANALYZER: The state of the art gold standard in detecting damage to the nerve fiber layer in diagnosing glaucoma and any other diseases resulting from damage to the optic nerve head. The GDX is able to detect glaucoma based on nerve fiber layer damage of the optic nerve five years before any visual field loss is noticed. Once visual field loss is detected through testing, 30 to 40% of your nerve fiber layer has already been compromised. The GDX provides our doctors with a colored map and graph of the thickness of the nerve fiber layer.

What is an Optometrist?

Optometrists are the major providers of primary eye care. 85% of all patients seek optometric care when selecting an eye doctor.

Did you know that your doctor of optometry has as much education and training as your general practitioner or dentist? Most doctors of optometry complete eight years of college: four years of premedical undergraduate education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree and four years of graduate education, earning a Doctorate in Optometry. In addition, many optometrists complete a one-year residency or fellowship program following graduation. Annual continuing education is mandatory for alloptometrists to renew their license to practice.

Optometrists are independent primary health providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures, as well as the diagnosis of related systemic conditions.

In accordance with state laws, optometrists prescribe, fit and dispense ocular and systemic medications for glasses and contact lenses. Optometrists provide total eye health and vision care for all ages, from infants to seniors.

Think of Optometrists for: ~Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment ~Dry eye evaluation and treatment ~Diagnosis, treatment and management of eye disease and related systemic conditions ~Allergic eye treatment ~Annual eye health and vision care examinations for all members of the family ~Problem-solving concerning eyewear and visual comfort ~Contact lens fitting and follow-up care, including biforcal lenses and lenses to correct astigmatism ~Relief of symptoms associated with computer use ~Vision therapy and vision training; a non-surgical option ofr many eye muscle disorders and focusing problems ~Tratment of visually impaired patients with optical devices that enhance the remaining vision ~Continued care of chronic eye and related systemic diseases ~Emergency treatment of eye infections and inflammations, including bacterial, viral and allergic conditions and foreign body removals from the eye

THE SUNGLASS SCENE

One of Arizona's largest non prescription and prescription sunglass centers and optical showrooms. Our spectacular optical boutique makes selecting your next pair of eyeglasses an experience you'll enjoy. Our hand built displays, by a Sedona artist, allows you to see each collection so the uniqueness of each feature of benefit of a style can be seen easily. We offer everyday selections as well as limited edition and luxury lines like Tommy Bahama and Cazal, a wid range of frames including designer frames from Gucci, Cazal, Givenchy, Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade, TURA, Calvin Klein and many others, along with sunglasses from Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Oakely and more from which you may make you next eyewear selection.

Our optical staff has over 50 years combined experience and will make every purchase a quality one for you.

JUDY, A CERTIFIED OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT has been with Sedona Eye Care for over 26 years, providing professional assistance to patients in the coice of eyewear, adjusting and repairing glasses and training patients in the care and handling of contact lenses.

DEBBY, AN OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT came to Sedona Eye Care in 1999 and has 19 years of experience in the optometric field. She provides professional assistance in the choice of frames and lenses that will best suit the patients' needs as well as adjusting and repairing frames.

LEAH, AN OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANT is the newest addition to Sedona Eye Care's optical staff. Leah is trained to provide the same professional assistance to help patients with any of their optical needs.

SURIGICAL SPECIALISTS

Scott A. Perkins, M.D.

Is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia,PA. He completed a clinical fellowship in Ophthalmology at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston and completed his residency at Boston University Medical Center. Dr Perkins has performed more than 35,000 cataract surgeries and over 9,000 laser refractive procedures. He is Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Andrew Rabinowitz, M.D.

Dr. Rabinowitz, is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma. Dr. Rabinowitz has practiced in Dallas,Texas at the largest glaucoma clinic in the United States and has done numerous glaucoma surgeries including glaucoma shunts, trabeculectomies, and laser surgery for glaucoma.

J. Shepard Bryan M.D.

Dr. J. Shepard Bryan is an Ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of problems related to the retina of the eye.

Dr. Bryan received his B.S. from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. He did his internship at the Orlando Regional Medical Center, in Orlando, Florida. His residency in Ophthalmology was done at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He also completed a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery at the University of British Columbia Eye Center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is a Board Certified Ophthalmolgist having been first certified in 1996.

Dr. Bryan is a private practice physician and a partner at Associated Retina Consultants, Ltd. in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Bryan also is available on a monthly basis at Sedona Eye Care for consultations and retinal laser procedures.

Misha Faustina, M.D.

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery