Angle-Closure Glaucoma
The incidence of angle-closure glaucoma varies depending on the population and geographic location. In general, it is less common than open-angle glaucoma, which is the most common type of glaucoma. In the United States, it is estimated that angle-closure glaucoma accounts for about 10% of all cases of glaucoma. The incidence of angle-closure glaucoma is […]
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Imagine wearing a special pair of contact lenses right before going to sleep, then waking up in the morning and taking those lenses off only to realize that you have a clear vision without having to wear the glasses lying on your bedside table. What you just read is no fantasy. It is a simple […]
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Vision Care Plans
At Sampalis Eye Care, we accept a wide range of vision insurance plans. We pride ourselves on providing affordable vision care. Put your trust in an optometrist in Rhode Island to be able to put a warranty on your frames without putting an additional price on it. Dr. Sampalis is knowledgeable on navigating vision care […]
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Lasik
Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, commonly referred to as LASIK, is a corrective alternative to glasses or contact lenses. Like glasses or contact lenses, LASIK is a method for treating refractive conditions including nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. At Sampalis Eye Care, Dr. Sampalis provides pre- and post-operative exams for LASIK and other eye […]
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Contact Lenses
Not sure that glasses are for you? Ask our Cranston staff about contact lenses. Advances in the field of optometry have produced a variety of different types of contact lenses with a range of benefits. Rigid gas-permeable (RGP), daily-wear soft, extended-wear, extended-wear disposable, and planned replacement are the various types of contact lens options available […]
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Eye Exams
Dr. Sampalis and the Sampalis Eye Care team take even routine eye exams very seriously. During a yearly or bi-yearly examination, our Cranston patients will receive a patient history review, a series of vision and eye tests, assessments of eye focusing and movement, and an eye health evaluation. Our optometrist will discuss any additional testing […]
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