The Laurel Mall office offers a wide range of services including treatment of diseases of the eye, regulareye examsandcontact lens services. The full service optical departmentstocks the latest in designerframe product as well as our affordable eyewear packages. Eyewear and sunwear designers for men and women include Gucci, Coach, BCBG, Furla, Etro, Perry Ellis, Elizabeth Arden, Lacoste, Elle, and Esprit. Sunwear selections also include, Ray Ban and Costa DelMar. Young adult and children’s brands feature Guess, Ocean Pacific, Izod, Converse and Sketchers. And, there is free Wi-fi available in waiting areas.
Area Served
Hazleton, West Hazleton, Sugarloaf, Conyngham, Drums, Freeland, White Haven and Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
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Working Hours
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
*Please call for appointment. Hours of operation are subject to change.
Sunday
Closed
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Hours of operation are subject to change without notice.
Our Doctors
Dr. Jerard W. Brown
O.D.
Dr. Jerard Brownalso offer Saturday hours at this office. The Laurel Mall location offers plenty of free parking and convenient evening and Saturday hours.
Dr. Michael J. Rymar
O.D.
Michael J. Rymar, O.D.practices at this location. Dr. Rymar joined Northeastern Eye Institute in 1998. He is associated with the Hazleton Blind Association and the White Haven Center. He also participates in the Gift of Sight Program. Northeastern Eye Institute is also a sponsor of the Helping Hands Telethon each year.
Treatments
PRK Surgery
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is the predecessor to LASIK. WithPRK surgery,laser energy is applied directly to your eye’s surface, whereas LASIK requires the creation of a corneal flap. The recovery process between the two differs. We remove the epithelium layer during PRK, so it takes a couple of days for it to regenerate and cover your eye’s surface. During the first few days following surgery, you may experience visual haziness or an eye infection. However, there are still some noted benefits to PRK surgery, including:
- The ability to use it on patients who have steeper or thinner corneas.
- The lack of any risk with complications and a corneal flap.
- The reduced risk of compromising the corneal thickness.
Some patients are better suited for PRK versus LASIK to achieve their desired vision goals. To have your vision evaluated, contact us to schedule an appointment.
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Binocular Vision Therapy
When our vision is functioning accurately, we see in 3D and can gauge range and distances better. The termbinocular visionrefers to when both eyes work together to produce a single and simultaneous image. When both eyes are not working together, it can cause numerous issues, including focus, eye movement control, eye-hand coordination problems, and more. At Northeastern Eye Institute, we have a dedicated Binocular Vision Center. If you believe you have a binocular vision problem, schedule a consultation with our binocular vision specialist.
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Cataract Surgery
Cataractsare extremely common, especially as we age. It’s estimated that around 91% of Americans aged 75 and over have a cataract. This condition is a natural clouding of your eye’s lens that makes your vision blurry. You don’t have to live with cataracts, though. They can be treated with either innovative laser surgery or an ultrasound-based extraction which one of Northeastern Eye Institute’s board-certified eye surgeons can perform at our state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC).
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Corneal Eye Care
Because your cornea is the “window to the eye,” it is at risk of developing various corneal disorders. It is exposed to light, touch, and other environmental factors. These disorders can cause some discomfort and affect your vision. Two of the most common corneal disorders are corneal abrasion and conjunctivitis.
With a corneal abrasion, you have an injury to your cornea’s surface. It could be caused by a contact lens, rubbing, your fingernail, and more. We can treat corneal abrasions with topical antibiotics that will help prevent infection. Conjunctivitis is often referred to as pink eye. Pink eye happens when the conjunctiva is irritated or inflamed, and blood vessels become enlarged, causing the eye to appear red.
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Dry Eye Treatment
Dry eye syndromeoccurs much more frequently than people realize, affecting more than 30 million people across the country. It happens when your tear glands produce poor quality or quantity of tears. As your tears evaporate, you can be left with a variety of uncomfortable issues. It’s important to have your eyes checked for the underlying cause of your dry eyes so we can discuss the best course of treatment with you.
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Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery
It’s natural for your eyelids to start drooping or look baggy as you age. Aside from making you look older, your eyelids and brows can become strained. Fortunately, Northeastern Eye Institute offers a variety of treatment procedures, includingeyelid surgery. By removing excess fat and skin from your upper and lower eyelids, we can help you look younger. In some instances, your insurance may cover eyelid procedures provided you experienced some visual obstruction due to your drooping eyelids.
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General Eye Exams
Getting your eyes checked regularly is crucial. At Northeastern Eye Institute, getting ageneral eye examhas never been easier. Plus, we have the region’s premier team of highly trained eye doctors, each of whom has years of experience diagnosing various eye conditions and diseases.
You should have an eye exam at least once a year. We have 15 different locations, so scheduling your eye exam with Northeastern Eye Institute has never been easier.
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Glaucoma Treatment
Your eyes have their own internal pressure, just like your body has blood pressure. The pressure in your eyes is called intraocular pressure (IOP). If this pressure increases to a dangerous level, it could damage your optic nerve. Your optic nerve is responsible for sending signals to your brain. If it’s damaged, you could have issues with your peripheral vision and perhaps even blindness if you don’t treat it early.
Glaucomais theleading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting millions of Americans. Even if you don’t lose your vision entirely, an increase in IOP can severely impair your vision. If you treat glaucoma early, it can minimize the damage. That’s why getting annual general eye exams are so important. We can check your eyes, including your IOP.
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Laser Vision Correction (LASIK)
ASIK stands forlaser vision correction surgeryand is extremely popular. Over 40 million people around the globe have undergone LASIK. It’s also highly rated, with more than 96% of patients reporting successful results. Our LASIK surgeons have years of experience and are some of the most highly trained ophthalmologists. Our surgeons have performed thousands of successful laser vision correction surgeries. If you want to know more about LASIK, contact us to schedule an appointment. We can discuss your eye complaints and help you determine whether laser vision correction surgery is right for you.
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