by Dr. M | Jan 30, 2018 | Cataracts, Education, Exam, Experience, Floaters, Glasses, Glaucoma, LASIK, Mark Moran, Medical Eye Care, Office, Patient Care, Surgery
Dr. Moran explains about dry eye and tear film.
New Patient Education Screens in the Exam Rooms.
Dr. Moran knows that an informed patient makes the best health care choices, which is why we take the time to make sure that you have all the information you need to make the right choices for you and your family.
As part of our commitment to patient education, we have recently installed education screens in our exam rooms. Dr. Moran’s goal has always been to give patients the information they need to maintain healthy vision. The addition of these screens takes us to the next level in increasing patient understanding.
Patient education at our fingertips!
It’s best to Show & Tell!
Now during your exam, not only can we explain what is happening with your vision, we can show you too! We can choose images and videos to help better explain treatment options. The best part is that these boards are interactive! Dr. Moran can draw and write notes on them to help you better understand your eye health and safety.
Educational topics include:
- Dry Eye
- LASIK & PRK
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Macular Degeneration
- Understanding Vision: Myopia, Hyperopia, Astigmatism & Presbyopia.
And we are doing our part to save trees, too!
With this new technology, we can take the information from the screen and email it directly to you! We also have the ability to print directly from the screen as well.
As always, if you have any questions about caring for your eyes, please ask our staff. We are happy that we can now SHOW & Tell! To schedule your next appointment call or text 610-628-2022.
by Dr. M | Nov 7, 2017 | Donate, Eyeglasses, Glasses, Medical Eye Care, Office
You can change lives by donating your used eyeglasses – RECYCLE for SIGHT!
We have a donation box in our office!
Moran Eye Associates is working with the local Lions Club to collect eyeglasses to distribute to those in need. Dr. Mark Moran and his wife, Paulette are Lions Club members. They encourage everyone to donate their used specs.
Changing lives, one pair at a time: In almost any home, you can find a pair of eyeglasses that are no longer being used. Need a little motivation to clean out those drawers? Your donated eyeglasses can change the lives of children and adults.
For many years, the Lions Club “Recycle Your Sight” program has distributed glasses to people in need in low and middle-income communities. Donated glasses can:
Success in school: Help a child read
Work opportunities: Help an adult succeed in his or her job
Quality of life: Help a senior maintain independence
Thanks for your donation, Sherri!
We know that many of our patients no longer need their old prescription glasses. Especially those who have improved their vision through LASIK or cataract surgery with Dr. Moran!
If you have a pair (or more!) of glasses to donate, bring them to our office at 1204 Delaware Avenue in Fountain Hill. We would be happy to accept your donation during our normal office hours, 8-4pm, Monday -Thursday. Prescription glasses, reading glasses, and sunglasses are all needed.
Looking for a great community service project for your office or for student groups? This recycling program is an easy project to coordinate. Contact us for more information and to request a collection box.
Lions Club – Recycle for Sight
by Dr. M | Sep 13, 2017 | Education, Exam, Experience, Office, Patient Care
We congratulate Mandy Bolton on achieving her Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) designation!
Mandy
The COA professional certification is provided by (JCAPHO), the Joint Commission for Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology and is an industry-recognized achievement.
Mandy’s COA accomplishment is not her first professional achievement. She was also the first Certified Patient Services Specialist in the state of Pennsylvania, completing that program in 2013. Her educational achievements highlight her dedication to providing the best patient care.
What is a COA?
The Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) is a core designation for eye care professionals on the path to success. This designation confirms an assistant’s knowledge in 19 specific content areas. The COA certification examination is three hours in length and is comprised of 200 scored multiple-choice questions.
Many hours of textbook study goes into preparation for this demanding test. Mandy was also fortunate to have hands-on experience working with patients and learning from Dr. Moran to help supplement her course of study. Dr. Moran is proud of her dedication to our practice and to our patients.
When you see Mandy, please be sure to congratulate her on her achievement!
by Dr. M | Sep 5, 2017 | Appointment, Education, Exam, LASIK, Medical Eye Care, Office, Patient Care
At Moran Eye Associates, patient education is a priority. Our goal is to make sure that you see clearly AND that you understand clearly as well!
Have you ever left a doctor’s office and not been completely sure about your diagnosis or treatment plan? We never want that to happen to you at our office! Dr. Moran is an expert at patient education. He makes complex medical information easy to understand by using analogies. We’ve compiled a “Best of” collection here. Our patients appreciate how he explains the sometimes confusing issues of eye care!
A peep hole in a wooden fence.
If you want to see what’s on the other side of a fence, the bigger the fence hole, the more you can see. When patients ask why they have to be dilated, this answer helps make it easier to understand. If Dr. Moran is looking through your normal pupil he/she will only see a small portion of the back of the eye. If he is looking through a dilated pupil, the hole is much bigger, and he can see much more to better evaluate the health of your eye.
Your eye is like a camera. The retina is like the film of the camera, and the eye’s lens is like the lens of the camera. In order to have good photos (clear vision), both the lens and the retina must be working well. You won’t have a good photo is there is a problem with the film…just like you won’t have a good photo if the lens is damaged.
Tear film is like rain on a windshield
Tear film is like rain on a windshield. If it is only drizzling and there is very little rain (poor tear film), your windshield will be streaky, the wipers won’t work effectively, and your vision will be blurry. If it is raining steadily (good tear film), the wipers will clear away the water effectively and your vision will be clearer. Your eye works the same way…good tear film is needed for clear vision.
You don’t need a bazooka to swat a mosquito. When Dr. Moran prescribes medicine, he chooses the right medicine for your needs. There are many options available, so it’s important to have the right dosage of the right medicine, more is not always better!
Cruise Ships turn very slowly!
Changing treatment plans is like turning a cruise ship, turn gradually and you will get you where you need to go smoothly. If you are moving from one treatment plan to another, we don’t want to make abrupt changes. Making gradual changes can help to achieve the best results.
Make sure the fire is COMPLETELY OUT!
When you put out a fire, make sure it is out completely. If you leave embers burning, it may reignite! It’s a good way to understand why you need to continue taking all of your medicine. If you stop taking it before the pain is gone, or before the infection is completely gone, your problem could start up again. Think of it like a fire that reduced to embers, it can burst into flames again!
Dr. Moran is always coming up with new and different analogies to make vision care less confusing. We’ll continue to update our patient education “best of lists” on Facebook! “Like” Moran Eye Associates us to stay informed!
Moran Eye Associates on FB
by Dr. M | May 11, 2017 | Exam, Experience, Glaucoma, Medical Eye Care, Office, Patient Care, Procedure, Referral, Surgery, Uncategorized
Refer a friend or family member to Moran Eye Associates and we will say thank you with your choice of rewards:
- Amazon Gift Card
- Gas Gift Card
- Donation in YOUR NAME to Logan’s Heroes Animal Rescue*.
Everyone benefits from great eye health. Now, when you Share the Care and refer a new patient to our office for quality eye care from a respected and experienced doctor you can benefit too!
Dr. Moran and his staff are now seeing patients in the newly renovated Bethlehem office.
We welcome new patients of all ages to our warm, friendly, professional office. You can feel confident that we will provide excellent service and expert care to your family and friends.
Dr. Moran continues to provide all of the eye care services that have earned him a five-star reputation in the Lehigh Valley over the past 25 years.
LASIK – Dr. Moran offers patients a new look on life with LASIK vision correction surgery. In just a few minutes you can see more clearly without the need for your distance glasses or contacts. A free 1-hour Consultation will answer the question “Am I a LASIK candidate?”.
CATARACTS – We offer surgical expertise and advanced technology lens implants to help you see better than you have in years!
COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS: Even if you don’t need a new pair of glasses, you should have a vision exam on a regular basis. Early detection of eye disease is the best way to preserve your sight.
MEDICAL EYE CARE – Care for glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye issues are all provided with Dr. Moran and Dr. Tang’s compassionate care.
Call us today to schedule your appointment. We’ll reward you with excellent care…and a little something extra when you Share the Care! 610-628-2022
*To learn more about Logan’s Heroes and their mission: “Rescuing Pets Supporting our Vets”, visit them online at Logan’s Heroes.
by Dr. M | Apr 12, 2017 | Office, Uncategorized
Fountain Hill will never be the same!
We are undergoing renovations and updates to the facility, including state of the art equipment. Our patients will be greeted by many of the same staff they have grown accustomed to over the years!
We are training and expanding our education and eye care knowledge to provide the best care to our patients!
Dr. Moran and his staff are excited to see you soon and provide you excellence in eye care:
LASIK, Cataracts, Complete Eye Exams, Medical Eye Care
