Gain a deeper view of your eye health with non-invasive, wide-field imaging.
From vision correction to eye health, we check it all in one thorough visit.
Fast, focused care when urgent eye problems can’t wait.
Custom exercises designed to strengthen how your eyes work together.
Gentle, expert care to help kids see clearly and thrive every day.
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Enjoy a thorough, personalized eye exam with friendly staff and advanced diagnostic tools.
Kehoe Eye Care in Galesburg, Monmouth, and Galva is pleased to offer the benefits of the latest high technology in primary eye care – the optomap® Retinal Exam.
This scanning laser ophthalmoscope is a wellness screening tool that assists us in the evaluation of your retina. With the optomap® we can discover any abnormalities or confirm the health of your retina, diagnose any potentially harmful diseases, and determine the best course of action.
An annual comprehensive eye exam in Galesburg, Monmouth, and Galva is an important component of your health care regimen. These yearly check-ups enable us to test your vision and are also important to examine the inside and back area of your eye, known as the retina. The sensitive tissue that makes up the retina is susceptible to a variety of diseases that could lead to loss of vision or in some cases blindness.
The early detection of any retinal abnormality is crucial to maintaining your ocular and systemic health. It is important to understand that in most cases of eye disease, in the early stages, you will experience no signs or symptoms.
The Optomap® Retinal Exam is a simple procedure. In less than a second, with one click of a button, this instrument non-invasively generates a high-resolution, digital, color image. This image becomes a part of your permanent medical record and enables us to enhance the digital image to see more of your retina, measure aspects of your eye, and magnify some of the finer details. We can also track changes in your eye over time by comparing each year’s optomap®.
In addition, you take a more active role in your eye care by reviewing the images with your eye doctor and learning about how to “Protect Your Vision.”
Eye exams are vital to your overall health.
In addition to assessing your visual acuity, your eye care provider will test for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes are functioning together, and more.
Serious health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure are often first detected during an eye exam.
Don’t put it off — schedule your comprehensive eye exam at Kehoe Eye Care today.
Your optometrist will determine what tests are needed based on your medical history.
However, most comprehensive eye exams include the following:
Most eye care professionals recommend yearly eye exams. But it depends on your age, risk factors, and whether or not you wear corrective lenses.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends children have their eyes examined at 6 months old, three years old, at the start of school, and every two years until age 18.
For adults, the AOA recommends a comprehensive eye exam every two years for ages 18 to 60 at minimum and annual exams for seniors age 61 and older.
A comprehensive eye exam typically does not include a contact lens fitting. So you may need to schedule a separate contact lens exam.
Just let us know when you schedule your appointment, and we’ll make sure you are taken care of.
Make healthy vision a priority in your life and in the lives of the ones you love. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam at Kehoe Eye Care now.
If you need emergency eye care or know someone who does, call now for immediate assistance.
If you think you have an emergency, it is best to trust your instinct and get immediate help.
Here are some common situations that should be considered urgent:
In an emergency, there is no substitution for experienced medical care. But here are a few guidelines you can follow in specific emergencies:
The best way to protect yourself from eye emergencies is to educate yourself about the risks and act accordingly.
Make sure you wear protective goggles in situations where your eyes are at risk. Keep a first aid kit that includes a rigid eye shield, eyewash, and sterile gauze in any area where your eye could be exposed to damage.
Acting quickly during an emergency eye situation is critical. If you need emergency help, call Kehoe Eye Care for immediate assistance.
The act of sight not only includes ones eyes, but it also includes the neurological activity that processes the visual information. Vision therapy is a highly effective, non-surgical treatment used to retrain the way the eyes and the brain work together. It can be an effective treatment for many common visual problems such as amblyopia, lazy eye, crossed eyes or strabismus, double vision, eyestrain and blurred vision when reading, eye hand coordination problems, and vision related learning disabilities.
The goal of Vision Therapy is to:
Vision Therapy uses therapeutic lenses, prisms, filters, occluders, electronic targets with timing mechanisms, balance boards/swings, and so much more to treat all visual processing disorders. After an initial consultation one of our doctors will design a treatment plan tailored to meet and exceed each individual’s needs.
Schedule an appointment with an experienced eye care provider at our Galesburg optometrist office and give your vision the level of care and attention it deserves.
Healthy vision is one of the most important components of your child’s wellness.
Vision develops rapidly starting at birth and is tied to many developmental milestones, such as hand-eye coordination and reading. In the long term, your child’s vision will impact how they learn, play, and interact with the world.
While there may be some obvious signs of visual disorders, many vision problems can only be detected by a qualified eye doctor during a comprehensive eye exam.
Schedule an appointment at Kehoe Eye Care, and give your child the gift of clear vision.
It is not always easy to spot vision problems in kids.
Some symptoms are more obvious, like squinting or holding reading materials very close. But often the early signs are subtle and can even be misdiagnosed.
Your child may be experiencing a vision problem if he or she does any of the following:
Vision can be affected by many things, including the shape of the eyeball, how the eyes and brain work together, and by other diseases or medical conditions. The good news is that many eye disorders can be successfully identified and treated.
The most common eye disorders are caused by the shape and alignment of the eyes, including:
Strabismus is when the eyes do not align properly. This is often referred to as “crossed eyes.”
Amblyopia is poor vision in one eye, and is sometimes referred to as “lazy eye.” It usually occurs before the age of eight. Infants born prematurely or with low birth weight are at greater risk.
Refractive errors cause blurry images due to the shape of the eyeball or lens. These common conditions are easily treated with glasses or contact lenses. There are three types of refractive errors:
Routine eye exams are a crucial part of your child’s well being and readiness for learning. Many parents do not know that school screenings are not the same as eye exams. Even with 20/20 vision, your child can still have problems that only an eye doctor can detect.
Newborns have their eyes checked before leaving the hospital. And leading medical organizations recommend comprehensive eye exams for health, vision development, and alignment at these ages:
Through the InfantSEE® program, we offer a free eye exam for babies between 6 and 12 months old. It’s a great way to catch any early signs of vision or eye health issues, even if there are no obvious symptoms. The exam is completely free—no insurance or payment needed—because every baby deserves a healthy start!”
Whether it’s your first exam or your family’s tenth, we make it easy to get the care you need — from booking to follow-up.
Fill out our Request Appointment form or give us a call — whichever works best!
Save time by filling out new patient forms in advance through our secure portal.
Enjoy a thorough, personalized eye exam with friendly staff and advanced diagnostic tools.
