Our Services
Looysen I Care offers a full range of optometric services to meet your eyecare needs. Not only does Dr. Looysen perform complete comprehensive eyehealth examinations, he is licensed to treat and diagnose eye disease, prescribe pharmaceuticals and is proficient at fitting all types of contact lenses and eyeglasses. As an advocate for each and every one of his patients', Dr. Looysen continuously strives to develop a personalized eye care plan using the latest technology that will enhance his patients' vision and protect their eye health. Dr. Looysen is currently accepting new patients of all ages.
As part of your comprehensive eye health examination, it will include visual acuity measurement and refraction to test your glasses or contacts prescription, if any muscle pupil function and side-vision evaluation, blood pressure reading, binocularity and focusing system, eye pressure test as elevated pressure may be a sign of glaucoma, and other specialized tests when necessary, such as visual field testing, optic nerve analysis, corneal mapping and thickness and will likely include the use of dilating eye drops to allow for the most complete internal and external eye health examination. Special testing for macular degeneration(AMD) may also take place during your eye health examination.
Most importantly, Dr. Looysen prides himself in being an advocate for each patient, taking the time to explain your test results, treatment regimen and answer any questions that you may have.
Looysen I Care has a reputable business relation with a number of opthamologists (surgical consultants) and participates in the co-management for the following:
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Blepharoplasty(Eyelid)
- Cataract
- Retinal Detachment
- Secondary Cataracts
- Laser Vision Correction
- Vitrectomy & Vitreoretinal
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Speciality contact lenses that Dr. Looysen is able to prescribe:
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Eye emergencies is the urgent care treatment for corneal abrasions, burns, foreign body removal, conjunctivitis(pink eye). Please call either one of our clinics for after hour emergency phone #.
Looysen I Care does offer extended hour appointments every Monday until 7:00 p.m. in Valley City and until 7:00 p.m. every Thursday in Jamestown.
Facilities and Equipment
Digital Imaging are digital photos of both the posterior(back) and anterior(front) segments of they eye which enables Dr. Looysen to monitor disease processes much more effectively by having digital, full color photos to document ocular conditions. By taking these photos, Dr. Looysen can establish an objective document that will remove any doubt about any changes in your condition from year to year.
Visual Field Testing is important in the diagnosis and monitoring of many eye diseases including glaucoma. Looysen I Care uses automated Humphrey visual field testing in Valley City and an Interzeag Octopus 1-2-3 in Jamestown. Normal field testing is conducted by flashing white spots of varying brightness on a white field, and the patient will click a mouse if they can see the flash. A computer algorithm maps the field and produces a detailed printout of each eyes individual field. These results can be compared from year to year to determine disease progression.
OCT or Optical Coherence Tomography is the diagnostic test using a form of laser light to create a three dimensional image of the optic nerve. Early changes in optic nerve structure related to glaucoma can be found with this technology. If detected, Dr. Looysen can prescribe treatment medication before significant nerve damage and loss of vision occur.
Tonometry: The newest and most comfortable method to measure the internal eye pressure. NO puff of air or eyedrops!!!!
Types of Payment Accepted
We accept Cash, Personal Checks, Debit Card, Master Card, Visa, Discover and Care Credit.
Insurance Plans
We participate with VSP, Medicare, Medicaid, Avesis, North Dakota Vision, BCBS of ND, BCBS of MN, Medica, Humana, United Healthcare, Preferred One, NDVS Healthy Steps, VSP Site for Students, Military Insurance Plans, Thrivent Financial, and Superior Vision. Please give us a call if you don't see your insurance provider mentioned and we will check your vision or eye health benefits for you. Check with our staff if you have other types of coverage.
EyeGlass Guide
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Photochromic Demonstrations
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