• Testing visual acuity or refractive error
• Retinal evaluation with or without dilation
• Examination of peripheral visual field
• Color vision testing
• Analysis of the visual systems
• Examination of the external parts of the eye
• Intraocular pressure measurement
• Examination of the health of the entire eye

Our experienced optometrists can diagnose and treat eye diseases and identify general eye health problems including diabetes, anemia, high blood pressure, and others. We can also test for and fit specialty eyewear for sports, occupations, other activities and hobbies, and safety glasses.

We offer prescriptions for glasses and contacts including contacts for astigmatism and bifocals treatment for eye infections, dry eye, allergies, and glaucoma. We also provide foreign object removal, surgery consultations, and follow-up care for cataract and refractive surgeries.

Annual eye exams are vital to maintaining your vision and overall health. VisualEyes Eye Clinic offers the optomap® as an important part of our eye exams. The optomap produces an image that is unique and provides our doctors with a high-resolution 200° image in order to ascertain the health of your retina. This is much wider than a traditional 45° image. Many eye problems can develop without you knowing, in fact, you may not even notice any change in your sight – fortunately, diseases or damage such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinal tears or detachments, and other health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure can be seen with a thorough exam of the retina. 

 The inclusion of optomap as part of a comprehensive eye exam provides: 

 • A scan to show a healthy eye or detect disease. 

 • A view of the retina, giving your doctor a more comprehensive view than they can get by other means. 

 • The opportunity for you to view and discuss the optomap image of your eye with your doctor at the time of your exam. 

 • A permanent record for your file, which allows the doctor to view your images each year to look for changes. 

The optomap is fast, easy, and comfortable for anyone. The entire image process consists of you looking into the device one eye at a time. The optomap images are shown immediately on a computer screen so we can review it with you. 

Ask your doctor about our new Envision treatments for dry eye!

If your eyes water or burn especially with reading or computer use, you may suffer from poor quality tears. We can evaluate your tear production and recommend treatment options to improve your red irritated eyes.

We can answer your questions about optometry services, our eye care practice, eye health products, and more.

Common eye disorders such as meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry eyes are chronic

and progressive. MGD is considered to be one of the leading causes of dry eyes and its characteristic ocular

surface inflammation disrupts tear film homeostasis

Symptoms of dry eye include:

• Blurriness
• Sensitivity to light
• Irritation in windy conditions
• Fatigued eyes at the end of the day
• Problems wearing contact lenses
• Itchy or gritty feeling
• Excessive tearing
• Redness

Medical intervention and treatment are required. Conventional approaches include:

• NEW! Envision: Non-invasive heat/light therapy - Click the link below to learn more
• Prescription medications
• Lid massage, warm compresses
• Manual expression of blocked ducts
• Artificial tears
• Surgical intervention

The optometrists at VisualEyes Eye Clinic are involved in a number of special programs.

InfantSee is an American Optometric Association program to provide free eye exams for infants ages 6-12 months. The purpose is to detect eye health and vision problems at an early age before they lead to permanent vision loss.

Vision USA is an American Optometric Association program to provide free eye exams for people who do not have insurance and can not afford eyecare.

Healthy Vision Week is a Northern Plains Eye Foundation program held each October to provide free vision screenings for children ages 3 to 11 in the Rapid City area. The screenings can detect any vision problems which may cause problems with learning and school.

Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity (VOSH) The primary mission of VOSH / International is to facilitate the provision of vision care worldwide to people who can neither afford nor obtain such care. Dr. Brad Moriarty spent a week providing free eyecare in Gomez Palacio, Mexico.

Would you like to grow longer, thicker, darker eyelashes? Ask our doctors about prescription Latisse treatment.

Millions of people wear contact lenses to help them see clearly. We’ve seen many advancements in lens materials and designs over the years. If you have tried contacts in the past but stopped due to discomfort or poor quality, it may be time to try again. Dr. Scott Ellender, Dr. Elizabeth Ellender, or Dr. Brad Moriarty will help select the best option for your eyes! We have a variety of options for the type of prescription correction, tear production, lifestyle, and more.

Orthokeratology is a form of reversible, refractive correction involving the overnight use of gas-permeable contact lenses to reshape the contour of the cornea while you sleep. These oxygen-intense, “breathable” lenses work to temporarily reverse the effects of Myopia during the night so the wearer can experience clear vision the following day—without the use of glasses or contacts. Ortho-k is used primarily to slow the progression of mild Myopia in adults and children, although it can aid in the temporary correction of low-degree astigmatism, hyperopia, and presbyopia as well.