Southwest Eye Care is a full-service Ophthalmology and Optometry practice providing family eye care and a wide range of medical and surgical care. Along with exam rooms equipped with the latest technology for vision assessment, disease detection, and patient education, our patients and our providers enjoy the presence and convenience of a progressive and trend-setting optical and ambulatory surgery center integrated under one roof.
What symptoms are you experiencing?
Learn the association between common eye symptoms and the most frequently treated eye conditions. This site isn’t a tool for self diagnosis – only a Southwest Eye doctor or eye care professional can offer an accurate diagnosis around any symptom you may be experiencing.
Southwest Eye encourages you to learn all you can about routine eye care. Schedule an appointment to have a general eye examination by a Southwest Eye doctor or eye surgeon – especially if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. When it comes to eye health, the more you know, the better you see.
Learn MoreWhat causes blurred vision in adults?
Blurred vision refers to a lack of sharpness of vision resulting in the inability to see fine detail. Blurred vision may result from abnormalities such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, or astigmatism that can be improved with corrective lenses (eyeglasses) or it may signal the presence of eye disease.
Blurred Vision can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
Learn MoreWhat causes halos and night driving glare in adults?
Halos are bright circles that surround a light source, like headlights. Glare is light that enters your eye and interferes with your vision. Halos often show up when you’re in a dim or dark place. Glare is more likely in the daytime. They're a normal response to bright lights, but deeper problems can also bring them on.
Night Glare and Halos can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
Learn MoreWhat causes watery eyes in adults?
If you have watery eyes, there are several possible reasons.
Watering Eyes can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
Learn MoreWhat causes irritated eyes in adults?
Allergies and eye infections can both cause your eyes to feel sore, red and itchy. Often, itchy or irritated eyes can become sore after excessive rubbing. The eye infection conjunctivitis is a particularly common cause of sore, red eyes. Contact lens irritation can also cause sore, red eyes.
Red Eyes can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
Learn MoreWhat causes drooping eyelid in adults?
A drooping eyelid is also called ptosis or blepharoptosis. In this condition, the border of the upper eyelid falls to a lower position than normal. In severe cases, the drooping eyelid can cover all or part of the pupil and interfere with vision.
Lid Issues can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
Learn MoreWhat causes wandering eyes in adults?
The medical term for lazy eye is "amblyopia." Amblyopia occurs when your brain favors one eye, often due to poor vision in your other eye. Eventually, your brain might ignore signals from your weak, or “lazy,” eye. The condition can result in vision impairment and loss of depth perception.
Wandering Eyes can be a symptom of:
Symptoms left untreated can lead to serious health complications. If you are experiencing this or any other medical symptom, please seek professional medical help immediately.
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Southwest Eye Care offers a variety of eyewear options to fit your vision needs, personal style and budget.
The doctors at Southwest Eye Care are committed to caring for their patients’ vision at every stage of life. Their experience and training allow patients to find all their eye care needs at one practice.
Meet The Team
"I was referred to Dr. Merck at Southwest Regional Eye Center. I was so impressed with the quality of care from the receptionists, Dr Merck and his assistant, and the surgery care coordinator. Dr. Merck was very pleasant and took the time to answer all my questions. Going forward, I am moving all of my eye care needs to this eye care center. Thank you Dr Merck!!"
-Diana H.
"Dr. Freed is a true professional! Every time I visit I am treated as if I am the only person he is responsible for. He takes his time and listens to my concerns. I definitely recommend him!"
-Dan B.
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