About Our Practice
July 16, 2009 will mark the 25-year anniversary of Eye Care Oklahoma (ECO). On this day, Jay E. Leemaster, M.D. opened the doors of his office for the practice of ophthalmology in his first office on 4th Street in Moore. Since then, his practice of general ophthalmology has expanded and developed to include his newest facility at 2909 South Telephone Road and a satellite location in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.
In the last twenty-three years, Dr. Leemaster has performed over 20,000 surgical procedures, including cataract, glaucoma, diabetic, strabismus and refractive surgery. His office has grown from two employees in 1984 to three doctors and fifteen employees in 2009.
Our office provides treatment for a variety of ocular complications including:
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Cataracts
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Glaucoma
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Macular degeneration (AMD)/Macular edema
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Diabetic retinopathy
In 2001 Lisa L. Mayes, O.D. joined the practice in order to expand the quality services available. Dr. Mayes’ services include:
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Examination and care of young children with learning related vision problems.
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Comprehensive vision examinations for glasses and eye health evaluation.
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Contact lens fitting services for even the most complicated contact lens patients.
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Acute care and treatment of most ocular diseases.
ECO is able to provide convenient emergency eye care with Dr. Leemaster, Dr. Mayes, and Dr. Burkhart available in the office Monday through Friday from 9am-7pm and Saturdays from 9am-2pm. Some of the emergencies we commonly treat include:
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Chemical injuries
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Corneal foreign bodies
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Welding burns
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Infections
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Decreased vision
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Flashes and Floaters
Referrals from primary care physicians to assist in the differential diagnosis of a variety of ocular complaints are welcomed.
Eye Care Oklahoma, Dr. Leemaster, Dr. Mayes, Dr. Burkhart and the staffs’ mission continues to be the same after twenty-five years:
"The mission of our practice is to provide our patients a contemporary, caring, quality source of eye care, while incorporating the most current technology and a sincerely responsive and warm atmosphere. Our staff strives to offer diversified and comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, and we are dedicated to working for the improvement of each patient’s quality of life, from newborns to seniors, through individual treatment, education and enhanced vision.”
"Our practice is dedicated to helping you have the best vision possible, and we look forward to the continued opportunity to meet your vision needs.” Jay E. Leemaster, M.D.
