History
In 1991, David Westrich, M.D. initiated a practice specializing in vitreoretinal disease and surgery. Cape Retinal Surgery Center grew from a one M.D. office to a multi-specialty ophthalmology practice with fellowship-trained surgeons and satellite locations in three states (Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky.) The name was changed to EYE CARE Specialists in 1998 to encompass various divisions of clinical ophthalmology specialization. Services include: Retinal, Corneal, LASIK laser vision correction, Glaucoma, General Ophthalmology (at our Poplar Bluff office), and Low-vision.
Specialties
Dr. Tatyana Metelitsina sees patients at our Carbondale office on Wednesdays by appointment. Dr. Metelitsina is a vitreoretinal specialist treating conditions of the retina including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal surgery. Dr. Shawn Parker sees patients at our Carbondale office typically one Tuesday morning a month by appointment. Dr. Parker is a corneal specialist treating conditions such as glaucoma, cataract, fuchs, and corneal disease. Dr. Parker also performs LASIK surgery in Cape Girardeau and can see patients for free screenings and post-operative visits at this location.