Clinical Conditions
Retina Consultants cares for a variety of eye conditions.
Procedures
Retina Consultants prides itself in excellence for your eye care.
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Make an appointment with Retina Consultants today!
Retina Consultants provides specialized eye care for conditions affecting the retina and the vitreous including:
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Retinal Vascular Disease
- Ocular Trauma
Protect your vision with regular visits to your family eye doctor. When your doctor suggests that you need specialized care from a retina surgeon, consider Retina Consultants. We utilize the most advanced procedures and medications available to treat your individual needs.
Don’t risk losing your sight
If you or your loved one has Aged-related Macular Degeneration, there could be a risk of losing vision between doctor visits. Protect the gift of vision with the ForeseeHome AMD Monitoring Program. Dr. Rapkin is the only ophthalmologist in Indiana that offers this service.
ForeseeHome™
Frequent monitoring at home with ForeseeHome provides a safety net for detecting changes in vision at home so a doctor can diagnose AMD early.
Meet Dr. Rapkin
Dr. Rapkin provides care involving the latest advances in the treatment of diseases including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal detachment. He also treats retinal vascular diseases including complications of hypertension, circulatory problems, and inflammatory diseases.
Dr. Rapkin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Premedical Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He served his internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at Henry Ford Hospital as well, and he served as Chief Resident while there. He performed a fellowship specializing in surgery of the retina and vitreous at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Rapkin has practiced ophthalmology in Muncie and Richmond, Indiana since 1996. Dr. Rapkin continues to be a leader in ongoing research and development of state-of-the-art treatments for diseases of the eye. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Indiana State Medical Association.
Dr. Rapkin is a member and the past-president of Muncie Sunrise Rotary. He has served on the board of directors of Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Muncie Civic Theatre, and East Central Indiana Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
What can I do to protect my eyes?
According to the CDC, an estimated 93 million adults in the United States are at high risk for serious vision loss, but only half visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months. Taking care of your vision is important if you want to prevent sight loss or degeneration. Though visiting an optometrist regularly is important, there are also other steps you can take to protect your vision. We’ve created a checklist of actions and advice for preserving your eye health. Use this checklist to keep your vision safe, and protect your sight. Click here to download the Eye Health Checklist. #ProtectYourSight
Eat Right, Save your Sight
Every 23 seconds someone in America is diagnosed with Diabetes. There are many eye diseases caused by Diabetes, that is why it’s important to us to promote healthy eyes. We have developed a short guide with basic eye information for aging eyes and Diabetes as well as a food section with recipes promoting healthy eyes. Please click here to download the Eat Right, Save Your Sight booklet. #ThisisDiabetes
How Do I Schedule an Appointment?
Call us to schedule an appointment at (765) 254-1944.
What to Expect on Your First Visit
The patient procedure concerning paperwork and insurance is the same as for your normal eye doctor. At Retina Consultants, the patient’s pupil will be dilated and therefore you will need to arrange for a driver. This is true for all patients at all visits.
ForeseeHome™ForeseeHome™
If you are at high risk for developing wet AMD, you can now take a proactive approach to your eye health. Frequent monitoring with the ForeseeHome™ AMD Monitoring Program provides a safety net for monitoring changes in your vision between office visits, allowing your doctor to detect and diagnose wet AMD at its earliest stage.