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General Ophthalmology & Medical Eye Care in Fort Worth & Colleyville, TX
From routine eye exams to dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic eye care, and macular degeneration, Azure Eye Center provides medical eye care for patients age 12 and up across Fort Worth, Colleyville, and the DFW area with Dr. David Truong, MD and Dr. Samantha Reynolds, O.D.
The short answer
What is general ophthalmology?
General ophthalmology is medical eye care: comprehensive eye exams plus the diagnosis and treatment of common eye conditions such as dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. It is the foundation that keeps your eyes healthy and catches problems early, before they affect your vision.
Patients from Fort Worth, Colleyville, Keller, Southlake, and across DFW see our team for yearly exams and ongoing medical eye care.
Eye exams
What happens during a comprehensive eye exam?
A comprehensive exam checks how well you see and how healthy your eyes are. Your eye doctor may:
Test your visual acuity
Measures how clearly you see at distance and up close, and whether you need glasses or contacts.
Check your peripheral vision
Looks for blind spots or side-vision loss that can signal glaucoma or other conditions.
Examine your retina and optic nerve
Dilating drops widen your pupils so the back of the eye can be examined closely.
Measure your eye pressure
High eye pressure is a key risk factor for glaucoma.
Test your eye muscles
Checks how well your eyes move and work together.
Recommend next steps
Results guide whether you need treatment, a new prescription, or further testing.
Schedule
How often should you have an eye exam?
Azure Eye Center sees patients starting at age 12. Your first visit is a comprehensive eye exam so your eye doctor can get a full picture of your eye health.
At that visit, your doctor will recommend how often to return. The right schedule depends on your age, your eye health, and your family history of eye conditions. Patients with diabetes, glaucoma risk factors, or other eye conditions are usually seen more often.
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Request an appointmentDry eye
What is dry eye syndrome?
Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition in which the surface of the eye is not lubricated well enough. It happens when your eyes do not make enough tears or the tears they make are poor quality. Healthy tears have three parts, oil, water, and mucus, and if any one is lacking, your eyes can feel dry.
Everyone has dry eyes now and then. If your eyes are dry most of the time, you may have dry eye syndrome and benefit from regular treatment. Common symptoms include:
- ✓Redness and irritation
- ✓Burning, gritty, or tired eyes
- ✓Watery eyes, a reflex response to dryness
- ✓Sensitivity to light
- ✓Blurry vision that improves when you blink
Treatment
How is dry eye treated?
Your eye doctor first identifies the cause of your dry eye, then builds a plan that may include one or more of these options.
| Treatment | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Artificial tears | Add moisture to the eye’s surface; often the first step |
| Prescription eye drops | Reduce the inflammation that drives many cases of chronic dry eye |
| Punctal occlusion | Closes the tear drainage channel so your natural tears stay on the eye longer |
| Serum tears | Custom eye drops made from your own blood to help the eye’s surface heal |
| Scleral contact lenses | Correct vision while keeping a layer of fluid against the eye |
Glaucoma
Glaucoma testing and treatment
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, usually because of high eye pressure, and the most common type has no early symptoms. Our team checks for glaucoma at comprehensive eye exams and treats it with prescription drops, SLT laser, Durysta implants, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
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See how glaucoma is detected, who is at risk, and every treatment option offered at Azure Eye Center.
Glaucoma treatmentDiabetes
Diabetic eye exams and diabetic retinopathy
High blood sugar can damage the small blood vessels of the retina, a condition called diabetic retinopathy. If you have diabetes, your primary care doctor will likely recommend routine eye exams so any change is caught early. Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include:
- ✓Blurry vision
- ✓Missing or distorted areas of vision
- ✓Spots or floaters in your vision
- ✓Changes in color vision
If you have diabetes and notice any of these symptoms, schedule an exam right away. Many patients only need regular monitoring. If you need laser treatment or injections, we refer you to an appropriate retina specialist.
Macular degeneration
What is macular degeneration?
Macular degeneration is an often age-related condition that affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. It is very common in people over 50. The most common symptom is blurred vision, along with:
- ✓Straight lines that look wavy
- ✓Distorted central vision
- ✓Trouble seeing in dim light
- ✓Missing areas in your vision
Early detection is the best way to protect your vision. We check for macular degeneration at your annual eye exam and monitor it over time. Depending on its severity, your doctor may recommend eye vitamins to help slow progression, or refer you to a specialist if injections or laser treatment are needed.
Your eye doctors
Who will see you at Azure Eye Center?
David T. Truong, MD
Board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgeon who founded Azure Eye Center.
Meet Dr. Truong →Samantha Reynolds, O.D.
Provides comprehensive and medical eye care, including eye exams and the management of common eye conditions.
Meet Dr. Reynolds →Two locations
Eye exams near you in Fort Worth and Colleyville
Consultations and follow-up visits are available at both offices, with Dr. Truong and optometrist Dr. Samantha Reynolds. Both offices are open Monday–Thursday 8:00 am–5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm.
(817) 886-4600
(817) 886-4600
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FAQ
General ophthalmology FAQs
What does a general ophthalmologist do?
A general ophthalmologist provides comprehensive eye exams and diagnoses and treats eye conditions such as dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. Ophthalmologists can also perform eye surgery.
What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and an optometrist?
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats eye disease and performs eye surgery. An optometrist provides eye exams, prescribes glasses and contacts, and diagnoses and manages many eye conditions. At Azure Eye Center, Dr. Truong is an ophthalmologist and Dr. Reynolds is an optometrist.
How often should I get an eye exam?
It depends on your age, eye health, and family history. Your eye doctor will recommend a schedule at your first comprehensive exam, and patients with diabetes or glaucoma risk factors are usually seen more often.
At what age does Azure Eye Center start seeing patients?
We see patients starting at age 12. A patient’s first visit is a comprehensive eye exam to establish a full picture of their eye health.
How is chronic dry eye treated?
Chronic dry eye is treated by addressing its cause. Options include artificial tears, prescription anti-inflammatory drops, punctal occlusion to keep tears on the eye longer, serum tears made from your own blood, and scleral contact lenses.
Should I see an eye doctor if I have diabetes?
Yes. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels of the retina, often before you notice symptoms, so routine eye exams are important. See your eye doctor promptly if you notice blurry, spotty, or distorted vision.
Where can I get an eye exam near me in Fort Worth or Keller?
At Azure Eye Center, with offices in Fort Worth (Alliance) at 3900 N Tarrant Pkwy and in Colleyville at 5203 Heritage Avenue. Patients also come from Keller, Southlake, and North Richland Hills. Call (817) 886-4600.
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This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Candidacy, treatment options, risks, and results vary by patient and are determined at an in-person exam with your eye doctor.