Vision Source Mandan Blog

Your Optometrist Can Handle Medical Issues!

“I’ve been developing a bump under my eyebrow and it seems to be growing. Should I see my family doctor or my eye doctor? Can an optometrist take care of medical issues around the eye?”

This is a great question that came through. And YES! Your optometrist is fully trained to take care of medical issues with the eye.
 

When in doubt, get it checked out!

Whenever someone asks “Should I see my doctor?” the answer is always “yes”. If you are concerned enough to wonder if you should go in, then you should go in. As the saying goes, it is better to be safe than sorry.
 

When you have an EYE problem, see your EYE doctor!

You wouldn’t go see a chiropractor if you had chest pains, would you? Of course not! You would either get yourself to the ER or you would see a cardiologist. You would see the specialist that was appropriate for your problem.

So it makes perfect sense to see your optometrist whenever you are having any type of issue with your eyes. Your eye doctor is trained and equipped to handle just about any medical problem around, on, or inside the eye such as a piece of metal in the eye, glaucoma, an eye infection, a retinal detachment, a stye, cataracts, and more! For our listener’s question, we can take care of lumps and bumps too.
 

We can get you in right away.

For urgent issues around, on, or inside the eye, we can see you the same day you call. So give our office a call at 701-963-5202.

The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

My annual eye exam is always an excellent experience with Dr. Danielle Dyke. The exam is always thorough, and Dr. Dyke takes the time to explain my eye health in a way I can understand. The Vision Source eye clinic is modern, clean, and the staff is very welcoming. I always feel comfortable and well-cared for at my appointment. I highly recommend Dr. Dyke and Vision Source!

Patricia G.

Dr. Schauer did an amazing job getting my eye infection cleared up. As I sat in my room waiting my turn, because I had a last minute appointment, I could hear her working with a family next door that had young kids.

Fred S.

Whenever I have had eye issues, they have made efforts to get me in asap. Which I really appreciate. I have had Dr. Aberle and Dr. Dyke and they are both excellent. Recently, I saw Dr. Aberle for a chronic eye problem in one eye & he fixed the problem. Honestly, it felt like a miracle. The office staff is also very pleasant to deal with.

Sheila S.

I've literally been a lifelong customer since 5th grade when it was Dr. Little! Dr. Schauer has taken over since Dr. Little retired. It's always a good, friendly experience with all of the staff there. I've never had a bad experience.

Bill S.

The front desk people are very nice and friendly got called in to see Wayne before my appointment time Vision Source has very friendly staff and the clinic is very clean will always be a patient to Vision Source.

Deborah C.

I was greeted by the front desk very efficiently. The person who did the first part of my history and did the testing like the little spritz in my eyes, etc, was very good. I really like my eye doctor, I feel that I get all my questions answered as well as she explains what she is seeing when she is examining my eyes.

Dolly A.

Read More

Need to Schedule an Appointment?
WE ARE Accepting New Patients

Your vision is precious—trust it to the experienced team at Vision Source Mandan, where we treat you like family
while providing the highest standard of eye care available in the Bismarck-Mandan area.