The optometrists and staff of Modesto Optometric seek to be the best informed in the profession of Optometry with weekly in-house educational seminars. The doctors continually invest in the latest in vision care technology in order to provide the most advanced care possible. They also seek out the best specialists' offices and see first hand how they care for patients. At MOVC we provide eye care for the entire family. Make sure you schedule your yearly eye exam in Modesto, CA to ensure your eyeglasses and contact lens prescriptions are up to date. During your eye appointment, you will also be screened for eye diseases like Cataract and Glaucoma. The eye doctors of Modesto Optometric continually research the latest technology in spectacle lenses, eyeglass frames, and contact lenses in order to make informed recommendations to their patients. Schedule an appointment today!
Dry eyes are also associated with certain systemic diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea or Sjogren's Syndrome (a triad of dry eyes, dry mouth, and rheumatoid arthritis or lupus).
Pediatric Care
Welcome to our office! Our warm and trusted optometrists have been providing personalized optical and medical eye care services to the Central Valley for over 20 years. We cover a wide range of specialties to address the needs of any patient, from pediatrics to geriatrics and all inbetween.
Primary Care
She loves primary care optometry and place heavy emphasis on patient education and preventive care. Her special interest is in pediatrics and ocular disease including Diabetic Retinopathy, Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eyes Syndrome, Myopia Progression and Glaucoma. She is especially passionate about visual functions and eye development. This includes helping children with learning-related vision problems, development stereopsis for Strabismic patients, reestablishing neurological pathway in patients with Traumatic Brain Injury and Amblyopia ("lazy eyes"). She has been involve with rehabilitating patients who have had binocular vision problems for more than a decade.
Family Practice
She received her clinical training at Alameda County Medical Center, Portland VA Medical Center, Livermore VA Medical Center, San Francisco Lighthouse, and Castle Family Health Center in the Central Valley.
Emergency Care
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The office has 6 exam rooms, 3 special testing rooms, a room devoted completely to Vision Therapy and another to contact lens training. The office has the newest technological advances to provide the patient with a total comprehensive eye exam experience. Some of our special technology includes a Zeiss Atlas Corneal Topographer that helps with the diagnosis and treatment of Glaucoma and Keratoconus. The office also boasts two eyeglass frame rooms, providing frame options for all, depending on your budget.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects the portion of the eye responsible for processing fine detail and providing sharp central vision (called the macula).
Laser Eye Surgery
Welcome to our online Practice! Our team of eye doctors and eye care staff in Modesto are here to care for all of your vision needs. We handle everything from adult and children's eye exams and hard-to-fit contact lenses, to eye emergencies, treatment of eye diseases and co-management of eye surgery such as LASIK.
Cataracts
Dr. Lori Krieger has been with Modesto Optometric since 2001. Dr. Krieger grew up in Ripon, graduating from Ripon High School. She continued her schooling at Modesto Junior College and the University of California, Davis, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. She then continued on to optometry school at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Optometry, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Optics and a Doctor of Optometry degree. Before coming to Modesto Optometric, Dr. Krieger also practiced optometry in Minnesota, Chicago, and the Sacramento area. Currently, Dr. Krieger practices primarily in our Escalon branch  and our Riverbank branch on Fridays. During regular eye examinations, Dr. Krieger prescribes glasses, fits contact lenses, and diagnoses eye disease. In addition, she co-manages cataract and refractive surgery patients. While Dr. Krieger enjoys working with patients of all ages, she has a special interest in working with children. When not in the office, Dr. Krieger spends time with her husband and three children. She is actively involved at Modesto Covenant Church, where her husband is a pastor. She also enjoys reading, helping out with her kids’ activities, and traveling with her family.
Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are a common cause of vision loss after age 55. Learn more about recognizing cataracts symptoms, protecting your eyes and understanding cataract surgery.
Eye Exam
During a complete eye exam, our eye doctor will not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.
The optic nerve connects the eye directly to the brain and is to some extent an extension of the central nervous system. Swelling or inflammation of the optic nerve can therefore be viewed as an early sign of multiple sclerosis. Although this kind of swelling can also indicate a number of other ailments or even a viral infection or vitamin deficiency, about 20% of people with multiple sclerosis first experienced swelling of the optic nerve.
One of the main risks of diabetes is a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which is associated with consistently elevated blood sugar levels, and can result in damage to the blood vessels and leakage of fluid onto the retina and macula. This can lead to significant vision loss, including blindness: Timely detection and treatment, combined with a healthy lifestyle and diet, can help minimize the impact of both diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.
Dry eye syndrome is more common in women, possibly due to hormone fluctuations. Recent research suggests that smoking, too, can increase your risk of dry eye syndrome. Dry eye has also been associated with incomplete lid closure following blepharoplasty – a popular cosmetic surgery to eliminate droopy eyelids.