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Ophthalmologist in Harker Heights, TX

Dr. John R Esters and his team of professionals are the leading experts in providing exceptional eye care services to the Fort Cavazos community and the surrounding areas of central Texas. Their unwavering commitment to preserving, restoring, and enhancing your vision is unmatched, ensuring that you receive the best possible care for your eyes.

Eye Care Services Include

• Cataract Surgery – Cataract surgery is a highly effective procedure to restore vision lost to a cataract, which is the clouding of your eye’s natural lens. We remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear, artificial one. This outpatient procedure improves the clarity and focus of your vision and can often reduce your dependence on glasses.
• Glaucoma Treatment – The goal of glaucoma treatment is to lower the pressure inside your eye to protect the optic nerve from further damage and prevent irreversible vision loss. Treatment is tailored to you and typically involves prescription eye drops. In some cases, we may recommend a laser treatment or surgical procedure to help manage the pressure long-term.
• Dry Eye Treatment – Dry eye occurs when your tears don’t properly lubricate your eyes, causing irritation and discomfort. Our aim is to restore or maintain the normal tear film to alleviate these symptoms. Treatment plans are personalized and range from prescription drops that increase tear production to in-office procedures that improve oil gland function.
• Cornea Treatments – The cornea is the eye’s clear front surface. When it’s damaged by injury, infection, or disease, your vision can become impaired. Our treatments are designed to heal the cornea and restore its clarity. This can involve specialized medications, a strengthening procedure called cross-linking, or, in advanced cases, a corneal transplant.
• Macular Degeneration – Macular degeneration affects your sharp, central vision. Our goal is to slow the disease and preserve your sight. For “dry” macular degeneration, we often recommend specific nutritional supplements. For the more aggressive “wet” form, we use regular eye injections to control the growth of abnormal blood vessels.
• Diabetic Retinopathy – This condition is a complication of diabetes that damages the blood vessels in your retina. Our focus is on preventing vision loss through strict diabetes management and targeted eye treatments. Depending on the stage, we may use laser therapy or eye injections to reduce swelling and stop vessel leakage.
• Eyelid Surgery – Eyelid surgery is a procedure to remove excess, sagging skin from the upper eyelids or reduce puffiness in the lower eyelids. It can be performed to improve your field of vision if the skin is hanging over your eyes or for cosmetic reasons to create a more rested and alert appearance.
• Comprehensive Eye Exams – A comprehensive eye exam is a critical evaluation of your vision and overall eye health. We assess your need for corrective lenses and perform tests to screen for serious conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration, often before you notice symptoms. These exams are vital for early detection and preserving your sight.