At Eye Consultants, patients are treated by real people who care

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Eye Consultants doctors perform a procedure called blepharoplasty, which is eyelid surgery.

The commitment of Eye Consultants Inc. is to provide individuals with the highest quality eye care in a convenient and compassionate setting.

The doctors and staff are real people who care about their patients and how their vision impacts their lifestyles. Like everybody, the doctors at Eye Consultants fill their nonworking hours with family activities and a variety of hobbies and interests. Just a few examples are Nelson Ringer, M.D., an avid snow skier and golf enthusiast; Todd Lumsden, D.O., F.A.O.C.O., a passionate golfer who also gets pleasure from riding his Harley-Davidson; John Kinder, M.D., F.A.C.S., a very active member in the local Young Life ministry and who also enjoys the seemingly impossible challenges of mountain climbing; Richard Kies, M.D., F.A.C.S., a devoted fisherman who also enjoys spending time with friends at delicious wine tasting events; T. Kim Krummenacher, M.D., a committed runner who also enjoys gardening; and Byron Santos, M.D., who can be seen riding his Harley-Davidson.

In order to meet patients' vision needs and preserve their quality of life, highly trained ophthalmic specialists and surgeons are able to diagnose and treat eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, retina and vitreous disease, oculoplastic conditions and conditions caused by trauma. Doctors at Eye Consultants also perform blepharoplasty, which is eyelid surgery, offer Botox treatments and treat macular degeneration, which causes the distortion of central and detailed vision. Macular degeneration is also the leading cause of impaired reading skills.

Eye Consultants opened its doors in 1972 in Cape Girardeau with the mission of providing the best quality care to its patients. This mission gained new momentum in 2008 when Kies Eye Center of Cape Girardeau and Eye Consultants merged and created the current company. Prior to the 2008 merger, Kies Eye Center had operated in its business since 1982 in Cape Girardeau.

Patient testimonials attest to the high regards for the expert care provided at Eye Consultants. Helen, a teacher in Scott City, wore glasses for more than 20 years before she had eye surgery. Besides the operation saving her money and providing her with more convenience, Helen also felt a general sense of ease with the doctors at Eye Consultants. On more than one occasion, Helen said the doctors took the time to ask her how she was feeling. She also said that she didn't feel the doctors hurried her into making a decision to go through with the surgery. Now, Helen considers Dr. Lumsden, the doctor who performed her surgery, a friend. Other patient testimonials can be found on their website at www.eyeconsultantsinc.com.

Eye Cousultant surgeons utilize up-to-date techniques in safe, convenient, and cost-effective surgery centers as well as local hospitals. Their five office facilities are conveniently located in Cape Girardeau, Dexter, Perryville and Sikeston, Mo.

Eye Consultants' website, which can be found at www.eyeconsultantsinc.com provides a base of information regarding their operations as well as explanations of different eye conditions.

To make an appointment, call 573-334-5265 or 1-800-333-1568.