Business Details
27 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Eye Doctor in Wilmington, DE
Stefan S Oconnor MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience serving Delaware and the greater Wilmington area. Our practice specializes in comprehensive eye care, including routine examinations, diagnosis and treatment of complex eye diseases, and advanced surgical interventions. Dr. O'Connor personally conducts every patient examination, ensuring personalized care and eliminating the need for technician pre-screening. We offer same-day emergency appointments for urgent eye conditions and maintain short wait times to prioritize patient convenience.Our services span cataract surgery, glaucoma management using medical and laser treatments, diabetic retinopathy evaluations, and treatment for common eye irritations. With dual office locations in Wilmington, we provide accessible care while maintaining affiliations with leading medical institutions like Christiana Hospital and Wills Eye Hospital. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our acceptance of most major insurance plans and our focus on patient education through downloadable registration forms and clear insurance policy communication.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Cataract Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Emergency Eye Care
Diabetic Retinopathy Evaluation
Macular Degeneration Screening
Laser Eye Procedures
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Board-certified ophthalmologist with 25+ years of experience
- Personalized eye exams conducted directly by the doctor
- Same-day emergency eye care appointments available
- Accepted provider for 30+ major insurance plans
- Dual office locations with flexible weekday hours
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Annual and routine eye examinations for adults and children using advanced diagnostic technology. Our exams assess vision correction needs while screening for eye diseases like glaucoma and cataracts. Patients receive personalized recommendations for maintaining optimal eye health through regular check-ups.
Cataract Surgery
Surgical treatment for cataracts using modern techniques to replace clouded lenses with artificial implants. The procedure restores clear vision while addressing related vision correction needs. Patients benefit from pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care.
Glaucoma Treatment
Medical and laser treatments for managing glaucoma and preventing optic nerve damage. Our approach combines regular intraocular pressure monitoring with targeted interventions to preserve vision. Treatment plans address both chronic and acute glaucoma cases.
Emergency Eye Care
Immediate evaluation and treatment for eye injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes. Same-day appointments address conditions like chemical burns, foreign object removal, and acute red eye presentations. Emergency care prioritizes rapid symptom relief and damage prevention.
Retinal Evaluations
Specialized retinal examinations for diabetic patients and macular degeneration risk assessment. The service detects early signs of diabetic retinopathy and age-related vision changes through detailed retinal imaging and analysis.
People
Stefan S Oconnor MD
Ophthalmologist
Board-certified ophthalmologist with 25+ years of experience in comprehensive eye care. Completed residency at New York Eye & Ear Infirmary and maintains privileges at Christiana Care hospitals. Specializes in cataract surgery and glaucoma management while emphasizing personalized patient care.
Questions
What eye services does Dr. O'Connor provide?
We offer comprehensive eye exams, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, emergency eye care, and retinal evaluations for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and provide complete registration information online for convenient appointment preparation.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major health insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Medicaid, and United Healthcare. Contact our office for specific verification.
Are emergency eye appointments available?
Yes, we offer same-day appointments for urgent eye conditions and injuries requiring immediate attention.
Where are your office locations?
We have two offices in Wilmington, DE: 2055 Limestone Rd. Suite 103 (open Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat) and 2006 Foulk Rd. Suite A (open Tue/Thu).
