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Eye Disease Management in Wentzville

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Early diagnosis means earlier treatment and better outcomes.

Whether you have glaucoma, macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, or other eye diseases — we can help.

At Wentzville Eye Center, we provide comprehensive eye exams, diagnostic screening and cutting-edge treatments that can slow eye disease progression and help maintain your vision.

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Give Your Eyes the Care They Deserve

Eye Disease Management Includes:

  • Comprehensive eye exam

    Comprehensive eye exams are critical in catching sight-robbing eye diseases that typically don’t show early symptoms.

  • Diagnostic screening

    Certain changes in your eyes can indicate eye conditions. Our optometrists can diagnose the disease and determine the cause of these changes.

  • Treatments and surgeries

    We provide a wide range of treatments, including prescription eye drops and other medication. If needed, we'll refer you to the right specialist for eye surgery.

  • After care and follow-up

    We provide follow-up exams and after-care treatments to help you manage your symptoms and safeguard your vision.


What Are the 4 Most Common Eye Diseases?

  • Diabetic Retinopathy

    If you have diabetes, you should be aware of the risk of diabetic retinopathy. Elevated blood sugar can cause blood vessels in the eye to become inflamed or swell. In the early stages, you may not notice symptoms, but advanced diabetic retinopathy can cause blurred vision or eye inflammation.

    Diabetic retinopathy treatment includes:

    • Prescription medication
    • Laser surgeries
    • Anti-VEGF and steroid injections
    • Vitrectomy
  • Glaucoma

    Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness and often doesn’t show early symptoms. High pressure inside the eye causes glaucoma, and the purpose of glaucoma management is to reduce intraocular pressure.

    Glaucoma treatments include:

    • Prescription eye drops or medications
    • Laser procedures
    • Filtration surgery
    • Drainage tubes
    • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
  • Cataracts

    Cataracts are cloudy formations on the eye lens. They can make your vision blurry and distorted. To restore normal vision, an optometrist will recommend cataract surgery, which involves replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial intraocular lens.

  • Macular Degeneration

    Macular degeneration, or AMD, occurs when the macula or the central part of the retina deteriorates. This results in blurred and distorted vision.

    There are two types of AMD: Dry AMD and Wet AMD.

    Although there isn’t a treatment for dry AMD, lifestyle changes and specific supplements can help prevent further vision deterioration.

    Wet AMD treatments include:

    • Photodynamic therapy
    • Anti-VEGF injections
    • Laser photocoagulation

Distorted or Blurred Vision? Have a family history of serious eye diseases?

Schedule an eye exam at Wentzville Eye Center in Wentzville. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve eye health and prevent vision loss.


Eye Disease Management in Wentzville

Our optometry practice in Wentzville

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
  • Nov. 23 Closed
  • Dec. 25 Closed
Insurance Plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Spectera
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • MetLife
Patient Reviews
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- Aug. 11, 2023
Thanks Doctor Kilgore!!!! I really appreciate your help. I wish I could keep you as my eye doctor.
- Feb. 14, 2023
Wonderful experience! They are so professional, yet so much fun! It's nice walking into a business a... nd the employees are smiling and so helpful! They were so nice and made this a great experience for all the of my kiddos! Thank you to both doctors and all of the ladies working in the front!!!
- Jan. 10, 2023
I really liked the way they treated me, they were concerned about me and they gave me many options t... o improve my condition
- Dec. 12, 2022
Great service
- Dec. 07, 2022
Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful! They also squeezed us in with an emergency, which I am e... xtremely grateful for!
- Nov. 04, 2022
I felt good about my exam after this experience and look forward to this team managing my eye health... .
- Oct. 29, 2022
Never had a bad experience. Staff is great. Always helpful and friendly. My last visit they helped m... e pick out the perfect frames.
- Oct. 17, 2022
Easy to schedule, convenient hours, kind staff
- Sep. 03, 2022
Best customer service you will find! Dr. Kilgore is patient, understanding, and kind. She will keep ... trying until you have the right fit. My whole family has been going there for about 16 years and we are always highly satisfied. Staff is also wonderful and helpful with eye glass and contacts fits and dealing with plan benefits. Highly recommend!
- Aug. 19, 2022
Great visit and examination by friendly and professionals. Caring and kind.
- Aug. 08, 2022
I felt very comfortable with my experience with Wentzville Eye Center. They are competent, provide g... ood service and communication, and did a great job with my eye health exam as well as getting me new lenses with an updated prescription.
- Aug. 04, 2022
I really like Dr. Kilgore, she is friendly and efficient. I'm never having to wait to be seen at th... e time of my appointment. The staff at Wentzville are also super friendly and helpful.
- Jul. 03, 2022
Great experience with hospitable team.
- Jun. 27, 2022
Great doc and staff is great.
- Jun. 20, 2022
Clean facility, good selection of frames, friendly and knowledgeable staff, they have modern equipme... nts for the exam, the Dr was friendly and did a thorough exam. I used to go to Crown Vision and they use the same system so they have my old records which was nice. I would recommend this place.
- May. 28, 2022
Doctor Kilgore and her staff did an amazing job working with me for prescription eyewear. They spen... t time with me answering my questions and working on my specific needs. The end product was exactly what I needed (medium range computer glasses) and I could not be happier. Thank you very much, Dr. Kilgore and team, I will be a return customer.
- Feb. 22, 2022
Excellent pricing on frames. Office is a bit small and cramped, but that doesn't change the service ... you get. We are happy we switched to this office.
- Dec. 14, 2021
Fast Return, quality products and great customer service !!!
- Dec. 05, 2021
The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and the doctor very kind and trustworthy. The facility ... is clean and seems well stocked. They are open 6 days a week with hours to accommodate all schedules. I would highly recommend them.
- Sep. 11, 2021
Great Doctor very happy with the service!

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Eye Disease Management FAQs

Do eye problems run in the family?

Yes. Genetics increase our chances of developing diseases that impact vision and eye health.

In fact, over 350 eye diseases are attributed to hereditary factors, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa. Learning about your family’s medical history can provide important clues regarding your predisposition to certain eye diseases and vision problems.

How to prevent eye diseases?

Adopting a healthy lifestyle and getting regular eye exams can improve your chances of maintaining clear vision and eye health.

Make sure to:

  • Avoid smoking
  • Maintain healthy blood sugar levels if you have diabetes
  • Wear sunglasses that offer 100 UV protection
  • Have regular eye exams
What are the symptoms of serious eye problems?

Although certain eye diseases show specific symptoms, the signs vary according to the condition. Keep in mind that some eye diseases, such as glaucoma, often don’t show early symptoms—which is why it's important to get regular eye exams.

If you experience any of the following, contact Wentzville Eye Center immediately.

  • Blurry or double vision
  • Eye inflammation or eye pain
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye swelling
  • Blind spots

If you experience any symptoms or have a family history of eye diseases, make sure to schedule a consultation and eye exam at Wentzville Eye Center in Wentzville today.


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