
Dr. Samantha K Ward O.D.
Optometrist
3150 Rogers Road Suite 110 Wake Forest NC, 27587Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Samantha Ward is an optometrist practicing in Wake Forest, NC. Dr. Ward specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Ward performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2004
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The impact of nasal conjunctivochalasis on tear functions and ocular surface findings.
- Tear cytokine and ocular surface alterations following brief passive cigarette smoke exposure.
- The role of oxidative stress and inflammation in conjunctivochalasis.
- Passive cigarette smoke exposure and soft contact lens wear.
- The efficacy, sensitivity, and specificity of strip meniscometry in conjunction with tear function tests in the assessment of tear meniscus.
- The effects of 2 week senofilcon-A silicone hydrogel contact lens daily wear on tear functions and ocular surface health status.
Dr. Samantha K Ward O.D.'s Practice location
McPherson Family Eye Care
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