Serving the Greater Richmond Area
Since 2004, Dr. Chandler has proudly served the Mechanicsville community, offering compassionate care and advanced eye treatments. His expertise has made Chandler Eye Care Specialists a trusted destination for patients throughout the greater Richmond area.
Eyeglass Prescriptions
Our highly trained ophthalmologist and certified ophthalmic assistants provide patients with accurate and efficient eye exams. These exams last no longer than an hour, and beyond allowing us to prescribe lenses, they help diagnose harmful diseases while you’re in the office.
The difference between us and an optometrist is our ability to treat diseases when we spot them. Dr. Chandler, our board-certified ophthalmologist, offers the expertise needed to handle complex vision issues.
Detecting Harmful Disease
We believe in preventing lasting damage from diseases by catching them early with advanced diagnostic testing. Our experts often use comprehensive dilated eye exams to check for these types of concerns.
It has been estimated that between 2010 and 2050 the number of people who have or have had cataracts will double from 24.4 million to 50 million people. This doubling is consistent across many diseases and concerns, such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.
When you come in for an exam at our eye clinic in Mechanicsville, we’ll perform a complete panel of tests to ensure your eyes are healthy and disease-free.
Cataract & Glaucoma Surgery
Our patients trust us for surgery when their vision concerns cannot be treated with medicine or lifestyle changes. We are adept at diagnosing and treating both cataract and glaucoma concerns, which can often be challenging to detect without the help of an eye doctor.
Cataract Surgery
Cloudy, blurry vision may indicate the need for cataract surgery to replace your eye’s natural lens. This procedure can restore clarity and brightness to your vision.
While typically performed on patients 50 and older, there’s no age limit for receiving the care you need. Dr. Chandler will remove the damaged lens and replace it with a synthetic intraocular lens of your choice, providing personalized treatment.
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma is a serious condition that can lead to vision loss by damaging the optic nerve. It often begins with a loss of peripheral vision and worsens without treatment.
At Chandler Eye Care Specialists, we specialize in the surgical treatment of open-angle glaucoma, closed-angle glaucoma, and neovascular glaucoma. Early detection is critical, and our team is dedicated to preserving your sight through specialized care.
Our Unique Approach To Treating Dry Eye
At Chandler Eye Care Specialists, we use the advanced TempSure device to offer a noninvasive solution for managing dry eye. TempSure’s radiofrequency technology gently heats the eyelid area, loosening blockages in your meibomian glands, promoting healthy tear functions, which is essential to keeping your eyes hydrated and healthy.
Healthy Vision Tips
These 9 vision tips from the National Eye Institute will help you take care of your eyes after your first visit and for the rest of your life!
- Eat a well-balanced diet consisting of fruit, veggies, and omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines.
- Stay active to maintain a healthy body weight. Obesity can put you at risk for diabetes and other conditions known to cause vision problems.
- Contact a professional if you notice increased difficulty making out signs, excessive squinting, or new pain.
- Wear your glasses or contacts as prescribed by your eye doctor.
- Make certain your hands are clean when you place them close to your eyes. Germs and bacteria can harm the eye leading to conditions such as conjunctivitis, stye, cellulitis, and blepharitis.
- Wear proper protective gear when playing your favorite sport, mowing the grass, or working with chemicals. Safety glasses worn now can save you from complications later.
- Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Choose shades that block at least 99% of both UVA and UVB radiation.
- Give your eyes the rest they deserve, especially if you stare at computer screens all day. Follow the 20/20/20 rule: Look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes.
- Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is the rest of your body, potentially leading to macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and dry eye syndrome.
Come talk to us about any of your eyesight questions. Whether curious about how the eye works, or outlining an action plan to help treat a degenerative disease, Dr. Chandler is here to help.
