Eye Care & Surgeons of Charlotte
is a small, independent eye care practice.


We specialize in laser cataract surgery,
minimally invasive glaucoma surgery,
and laser vision correction.


Modern. Personal. Local.

Eye Care & Surgeons of Charlotte is a small, independent eye care practice that specializes in laser cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and laser vision correction.

We  focus on neuro-ophthalmic and complex medical conditions involving the eye, including uveitis. We provide diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cornea care, including dry eyes.

Eye care & Surgeons is big enough to provide the latest in modern medical and surgical eye care, but much smaller than the big corporate eye care practices around Charlotte and Union County.

We are able to offer a personal approach to each unique patient.

Eye Care & Surgeons of Charlotte is a physician-led organization by Dara Khalatbari, MD.

Eye Care Services

CATARACT SURGERY

First and foremost, we are laser cataract surgeons. Laser in cataract surgery replaces many steps of the procedure that in the past were done by hand using metal instruments with a computer controlled laser. It is the newest and most modern method of performing cataract surgery.

The benefits of laser cataract surgery include making the surgery more precise, and most important, making your vision better than it was even before the cataract. In our hands, laser cataract surgery is the safest, most gentle, and provides for the quickest recovery.

In addition, we offer the following eye care services.

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Diabetic Eye Exams

All patients with diabetes need a dilated eye exam at least once per year. We perform all necessary exams for patients with diabetes. We have advanced testing and treatment capabilities to help monitor and treat diabetes damage to the eye. We communicate with your primary care doctor and/or your endocrinologist with every visit! Schedule an appointment with Dr. Dara Khalatbari today for a diabetic eye exam.

Glaucoma Care

We have advanced training and technologies to evaluate, monitor and treat patients with glaucoma. We take a less-is-more approach and try to avoid drops by offering more convenient treatments. We are only one of a handful of facilities in the area to offer virtual reality visual field testing. If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma or are a glaucoma suspect, or if you have a family history of glaucoma, call today for an appointment with Dr. Dara Khalatbari for a glaucoma evaluation.

Narrow Angles

We treat all forms of glaucoma, including narrow angle glaucoma. Narrow angle glaucoma is one of the most dangerous and devastating forms of glaucoma as it can affect young people, causing sudden vision loss. If you've been diagnosed with narrow angles, or if narrow angles runs in your family, make an appointment with Dr. Dara Khalatbari for a narrow angle glaucoma evaluation today.

Blurred Vision

Many causes of blurred vision exist. Often, blurred vision is not simply an issue with glasses or contacts but a medical condition that requires evaluation and treatment. In the over 55 age group, cataracts are the number one cause of reversible blurred vision. If you are experiencing blurred vision, make an appointment for a medical evaluation of your eyes today.

Uveitis

Uveitis is an auto-immune condition of the eye where the body's defenses, the white blood cells, mistakenly attack parts of the eye in attempts to fight an infection that does not exist. At Eye Care & Surgeons, we specialize in treating all forms of uveitis with various treatment approaches customized to the patient. We also can order the necessary lab work and testing to help diagnose and treat your condition.

Neuro-ophthalmology

Neurological conditions that affect the eyes and vision include optic neuritis, pseudotumor cerebri, cranial nerve palsies, stroke and TIA, auto-immune conditions, tumors and others. Dr. Dara Khalatbari specializes in the evaluation and management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders and other complex medical conditions that involve the eyes.

Headaches

There are many ophthalmological and neuro-ophthalmological causes of headaches. At Eye Care & Surgeons, we work with your medical doctor and neurologist in evaluating and treating your headache condition.

Pseudotumor cerebri

Since 2007, Dr. Dara Khalatbari has been following and treating some of the largest group of patients with pseudotumor cerebri in the area. We specialize in the evaluation, monitoring, and treatment of pseudotumor cerebri, or idiopathic intracranial hypertension. We have the ability to administer visual field testing, advanced optic nerve analysis, and visual evoked potentials. If you think you may have pseudotumor cerebri or are being treated for pseudotumor cerebri and are looking for a second opinion, call us today for a full evaluation.

Optic Nerve Disorders

Dr. Khalatbari has been evaluating patients in the area for possible optic nerve disorders since 2007. We have the ability to administer visual field testing, advanced optic nerve analysis, and visual evoked potentials.

Double Vision

Many causes of double vision exist, from ocular surface issues to serious neurological disorders. If you are experiencing double vision or have been diagnosed with double vision or a cranial nerve palsy, call us today for a full evaluation.

Plaquenil screening

At Eye Care & Surgeons, we have some of the most advanced testing modalities for evaluating retinal toxicity in patients taking Plaquenil. We offer visual field testing, optical coherence tomography, and electroretinography to aid in the early detection of toxic side effects of Plaquenil, or hydroxychloroquine.