Jerry Jacobs, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Therapeutic Optometrist

Quality Services

Welcome to the Optometric office of Dr. Jerry Jacobs. Our office uses the latest computerized instrumentation and technology to provide a comprehensive vision and eye health examination. Examinations include a combination of tests performed by paraoptometric assistants and the doctor. The internal and external structures of your eyes will be examined to rule out diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and many others. When we do eye exams, we will not cut corners. We always schedule ample time so you will never feel rushed. We provide complete eye care for both adults and children. Our practice is committed to bringing the most advanced technology to our patients. Dr. Jacobs utilizes Digital Retinal Screening, which provides computerized photographs of the retina. Besides making sure your eyes are healthy today, the photographs of your retina are stored as a baseline for monitoring future change in your eyes. Other instrumentation utilized in examining your eyes includes computerized Visual Fields Analysis, Corneal Topography, Auto Refraction and Auto Keratometry. We are well aware that technology is rapidly changing and are committed to keeping up with future advances.

Comprehensive Eye Examinations
When we do eye exams, we refuse to cut corners. We always schedule ample time so you will never feel rushed. We provide complete eye care for both adults and children. Our comprehensive eye examinations check your eyes inside and out for glaucoma, cataracts and all other eye diseases as well as high blood pressure, diabetes and other systemic diseases. Your visual skills and abilities are carefully evaluated and we pride ourselves on the accuracy of our eyeglass prescriptions. In spite of our track record for highly accurate prescriptions, there are eyes that can be unstable for reasons ranging from medications to illness. In these rare cases, we will gladly re-examine the patient and remake the glasses. Technology is rapidly changing the eye care industry. We utilize the latest in diagnostic equipment and are committed to keeping up with whatever advances will come next.

Contact Lenses
Our office offers a complete selection of contact lenses for your visual needs. Over half of the patients examined in our office are contact lens wearers. Dr. Jacobs has the experience and takes the time necessary to successfully fit the difficult cases often utilizing new specialty type contact lenses. Whether you have astigmatism, need bifocal lenses, or you just want to change your eye color, the doctor and staff will help you to see your best.

Optical Dispensing
We carry some of the finest in designer eyewear from the trendiest fashions to the more economical choices that can suit any budget. Some of our offerings include Versace, Calvin Klein, Silhouette, Modo, Phat Farm, Baby Phat, Nike, Jai Kudo, Ballagio, Kenneth Cole and many others. Our opticians will match your lifestyle needs with proper lens and frame designs.

Laser Vision Correction
We know the decision to have Lasik surgery is a big one, so we take great care to determine what’s best for you as our patient. That’s why we offer blade-free Lasik treatment using the IntraLase method. Our patients can now elect for vision correction surgery with more confidence than ever before. Blade-free IntraLasik using the IntraLase method offers incomparable safety and optimal precision with the only fully automated and laser-controlled laser vision correction procedure. If you are seeking Lasik, now is a great time to call us for an explanation of the technology. We will be happy to discuss the procedure in more detail and refer you to the right surgeon. We will monitor your eyes after the procedure to make certain the eyes are healthy and the vision results are satisfactory.

Surgery Co-Management
Our office provides co-management for many surgical services such as Cataract surgery, Laser surgery, and Strabismic surgery. We offer this in conjunction with quality local eye surgeons. Additionally, we have working arrangements established with other specialized eye care doctors to manage such things are retinal detachments, retinal tears and hemmorhages.

Eye Infections and Ocular Emergencies and Injuries
Our office provides emergency services for eye infections and eye injuries for adults and children. Please call our Elm Street office at 214-651-1000 or our Zang Blvd. office at 214-941-8923 or 214-821-8999 after hours or on weekends. Our staff will work with you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. State of the art microscopes allow us to examine the front surface of the eye and facial areas around the eye for infection or injury. After assessing the extent of the injury or infection a treatment plan will be formulated and explained to you. Treatment may include medications and supportive care. Follow-up visits to monitor your recovery will be scheduled as needed. Dry Eyes: Symptoms include scratchy eyes, burning, mild redness and gritty feeling eyes. Oral medications, reading, computer tasks and dry environments may aggravate marginally dry eyes. Dry eyes can be diagnosed by using dyes to observe tear patterns, evaluation of the amount of tears on the front of the eye and from review of your symptoms. Treatment may include artificial tears; prescription eye drops for treating allergies and dry eye; and/or punctal plugs inserted in the tear drainage canals.

Eye Diseases; Cataracts, Glaucoma, Diabetes
Cataracts: The natural lens in the eye gradually becomes less clear as we get older. When opacities develop in the lens and the lens gets too hazy, vision will be impaired. Our office can diagnose and manage cataract care. When the cataract affects the vision to the extent that you cannot read or see distant objects comfortably, we will recommend cataract surgery. Our office co-manages with cataract specialists that are proven experts in cataract surgery. Cataract surgery can provide you with a bright new world of vision. Glaucoma: Glaucoma gradually destroys the optic nerve tissue in the back of the eye. The greatest danger of glaucoma stems from the fact that the disease is painless and without obvious symptoms until significant damage has occurred. The most common cause is from pressure being too high inside the eye, but vascular disease and other diseases can also cause glaucoma. We always monitor for glaucoma during routine eye examinations. Tests include checking the pressure of the eye, screening for peripheral vision defects and analyzing the appearance of the optic nerve. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, we typically prescribe medications that lower the eye pressure. Most forms of glaucoma are successfully treated with eye drops. Laser treatments and eye surgery are secondary treatments that offer alternative ways to treat more advanced glaucoma. Diabetes: Diabetic patients should have a dilated retinal examination at least once each year. Laser treatments have proven to slow the progression of retinal eye disease for many patients. Diabetes patients can develop blood vessels in the back of the eye which leak and damage the retina. If we discover advancing diabetic eye disease that needs to be treated or needs further evaulations, we will refer you for consultation and further testing to a board certified retinal specialist.

Insurance
We are providers for Vision Insurance Plans such as: Vision Service Plan (VSP) Vision Care Plan (VCP) Superior Vision EyeMed Opticare We are providers in Medical Plans such as: Blue Cross/Blue Shield United Health Care Aetna Cigna PHCS

Languages
English and Spanish

Types of Payment
Cash, personal checks, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are all accepted.