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Eye Care & Surgery
1960 Electric Rd SW
Roanoke VA, 24018
Web site: Click here
Phone: (540) 772-7171
Fax:         (540) 774-8299

Eye Care and Surgery has been at it's primary Roanoke location on Electric Road since 1991.

There are also two satellite offices:

  • 58A Ridge Rd, Troutville, 540-992-6768
  • 13335 Booker T. Washington Highway (Rt.122), Hardy, 540-721-4433

Eye Care & Surgery specializes in comprehensive ophthalmic and optometric care for the entire family, including:

  • examination and measurement for glasses and/or contact lenses,
  • refractive surgery,
  • LASIK Surgery,
  • radial keratotomy,
  • eye laser surgery
  • low vision examinations.

They also diagnose and treat eye diseases such as:

  • cataracts,
  • glaucoma,
  • diabetic eye care,
  • eye tumors,
  • retinal disease,
  • Strabisimus (eye muscle problems)
  • other internal eye disorders.

Eye Care & Surgery is staffed by a team of highly trained doctors specializing in various fields of eye care.

Opthalmologists:

  • Lee Thomas Helms, M.D., received his undergraduate degree from Hampden-Sydney College and his doctorate degree from the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Helms is Board Certified in Ophthalmology.
  • Carey W. Robinson, M.D., received his undergraduate degree from Northeast Louisiana University and his doctorate from Louisiana State University. Dr. Robinson is Board Certified by the American Board of Opthalmology.
  • William "Kip Thompson, M.D., is a Roanoke Valley native. He attended the University of Virginia, receiving his undergraduate degree in Biology and Doctorate of Medicine degree. He is also a comprehensive opthalmologist who is Board eligible.

Optometrists:

  • Kevin Coolbaugh. O.D., completed his optometric training at the University of Houston, College of Optometry. He has been employeed by Eye Care & Surgery P.C. since 1996.
  • Shari Coolbaugh, O.D., is a graduate of the University of Houston, College of Optometry. and has practiced primary and secondary opthalmic care as an employee of Eye Care & Surgery P.C. since 1996.

Drs. Kevin Coolbaugh, O.D. and Shari Coolbaugh, O.D. are employees of Eye Care and Surgery, P.C.





Q. Should I get intraocular lenses? - Roanoke A. Dr. Robinson says: There is a lot of research going on right now with int - full answer
Q. Should I use drops to lower my eye pressure? - Roanoke A. Dr. Thompson says: Eye care providers measure the eye pressure in patients' - full answer
Q. Best drops for itching, burning and watering due to allergies? - Roanoke A. You are likely experiencing allergic conjunctivitis. Although medicines by - full answer
Q. What is a cataract and do I need to wait until mine is - Roanoke A. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. Cataract surger - full answer
Q. Why is blood sugar so important with my diabetes? - Roanoke A. "Tight Control" of blood sugar has been a debate for many years a - full answer
Q. I gave up soft contact lenses due to eye irritation, have improvements been developed? - Roanoke A. This is a question we hear quite frequently from our patients. Fortunately - full answer
Q. Am I a candidate for a new treatment? - Roanoke A. Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is the most common cause of sev - full answer
Q. I sometimes have a mild pressure feeling in my eyes, is this from high eye pressure and glaucoma? - Roanoke A. This question is frequently asked by our patients. Although this "mil - full answer
Q. I have terrible allergies this spring, and my eyes itch, burn and water a lot. What is the best dro - Roanoke A. You are likely experiencing allergic conjunctivitis. Although medicines by - full answer
Q. Are there any surgical options that will enable me to read without annoying reading glasses? - Salem A. An exciting new surgical procedure called Conductive Keratoplasty (CK) is r - full answer
Q. A new lens implant that gives people good near and distance vision - why not used more often? - Salem A. There is a new lens that does allow some people to see well for distance an - full answer
Q. Do cataracts grow back? - Roanoke A. The present state of cataract surgery in the United State is excellent. Th - full answer
Q. Are there benefits with having my LASIK done at a center specializing in LASIK? - Roanoke A. There is a new laser center coming to Roanoke run by a company called TLC. - full answer
Q. Can you tell if I have diabetes by looking in my eyes? - Roanoke A. Diabetes is a common health problem in the United States as well as a probl - full answer
Q. What else can be done to control my glaucoma? - Roanoke A. It is rare to find a patient that cannot tolerate the newer glaucoma drops. - full answer
Q. I have glaucoma. Many over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines have warnings for patients with g - Vinton A. 90 - 95% of patients with glaucoma in the United States have "open ang - full answer
Q. macular degeneration - Covington A. Yes,definitely the earlier the better. Now there are 3 different types of t - full answer


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