Joel Pelavin, MD

Dr. Joel Pelavin is an ophthalmologist whose goal is to offer high-quality, professional, personalized eye care to his patients. His practice offers comprehensive ophthalmic services including refractive surgery, cataract surgery with conventional and toric lens implants for the correction of astigmatism, ... Read More glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, and diagnosis of retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Additionally, he offers combination antioxidant vitamins for prevention of macular degeneration under the name of Retinavites, and Tranquileyes therapeutic goggles for applying moist heat and cold to the eyes in patients with eyelid margin disease, dry eyes, and ocular allergies. Dr. Pelavin has an on-site optical studio with a large selection of quality eye wear, including premium, progressive multifocal eyeglass lenses, digital progressive lenses, and other progressive lenses not typically available at chain optical retailers. Services include: -Premium anti-glare products that will not scratch or flake off. -Replacement lenses for a patient's own frames. -Reasonably priced tints. -Transition and extra active transition photosensitive lenses. -Polarized sunglasses. -Thin and light-weight lenses. -Fitting and prescribing of soft and gas permeable contact lenses for the correction of farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism, using the monovision technique of contact lens fitting for the correction of presbyopia (reliance on reading glasses or multifocal lenses). Dr. Pelavin offers flexible office hours to accommodate working individuals and those with transportation needs. Physician consultations, referrals and ocular emergencies are seen promptly with timely issuance of reports as indicated.
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