Dr. Thomas C Wolf M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2150 S. Douglas Suite C Midwest City Ok, 73110About
Thomas C. Wolf MD is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist & Fellowship trained Cornea Specialist. He is the CEO & Owner of Dr Thomas Wolf & Asscs., Oklahoma EyeCare, Affordable EyeCare & Yukon Optical. Our Multi-Office & Multi-Doctor locations provide full scope MEDICAL & Vision EyeCare services across the entire Oklahoma City Metroplex, Edmond, Midwest City, Mustang, Yukon & El Reno. We also provide Optical and Contact Lens services. Additionally, we specialize in offering "Sameday" Urgent Emergency EyeCare for acute ocular conditions.
Education and Training
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine MD 1980
Board Certification
Ophthalmology (Physician Specialties)
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Dr. Thomas C Wolf M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can baby shampoos cause cataract?
I have never come across anything to suggest a correlation. Doc W READ MORE
Can i be affected with two types of cataract in the same eye?
You most likely have posterior capsule opacification. This is very common after IOL Surgery. The capsule is a thin membrane left after cataract removal to support the IOL placed at surgery to provide vision. WebMD has a good section on this. Usually treated by a simple YAG Laser capsulotomy. You should discuss this with your Surgeon. Doc W READ MORE
What is the cause of dry eyes?
There are many factors involved. Gender, age, hormonal status, medications and health factors, and environmental issues are some. Itching is actually more common in allergic ocular conditions. Your doctor can assess your risk factors and examine you for any conditions that are active. RX can be directed to any direct or underlying causes. It is a sometimes chronic problem requiring ongoing care. Doc W READ MORE
I want to wear contacts
I would have your Doctor assess the backside of your eyelid for Allergic GPC. That could be treated if present. Then, I would recommend being fit with a 1-Day Disposable Soft Contact Lens if they are available in your RX. Good luck. T Wolf MD READ MORE
Anything to watch out for when using glaucoma eye drops?
The most common side effects of this medication are mostly topical. Increasingly "red eyes", eyelid discoloration, eyelash growth & rarely, in very long term use a chance of increasing discoloration of your iris (eye color). However, this Class of Glaucoma meds is one of the most effective and most commonly prescribed agents in the management of Glaucoma. You can discuss these issues with your Physician. READ MORE
Can eyesight ever get better on its own?
Based on your history. You most likely have a myopic "nearsighted" Refractive RX issue. Very common to progress in adolescents. However, it usually levels out in adulthood. If this is the case, it is unlikely to "get better". Options are correcting your vision with eyeglasses, contacts, or in some cases Refractive Surgery. READ MORE
I can't stand to wear contacts
You would require a careful Eye exam to best answer this. One common issue is having GPC Allergy of your upper posterior eyelid tissue. Another can be subtle Cornea "front of the eye" conditions. Dry eye etc... However, MOST common is just poor Contact Lens fit. I would recommend you have your Doc see if you are a candidate for the "Daily 1-day disposable" Contacts. Lastly, there is a percentage of patients that are just Contact Lens intolerant. Options then could be LASIK or PRK Refractive surgery . Good luck! Doc W READ MORE
Why are my eyes so sensitive to light?
Difficult issue to address as an isolated problem. This can be many things. ALL which can be assessed via a careful eye exam... Most common are irritations of your Cornea or Anterior eye surface. Dry eye, Allergy etc..Also ocular inflammation, cataracts and retinal issues are possibilities... READ MORE
What exactly is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is most commonly an age-related condition, where the normal internal circulating eye fluid "pressure" begins to rise. Most problems related to aging cause less effective internal "eye drains". This pressure build-up puts stress on the optic nerve "computer vision processing cable" that is responsible for sending your "vision" to your brain for processing. Long term pressure build-up damages this connection, leading to potential for visual loss. It is usually a "SILENT" disease in its most common forms and requires eye exam & testing to diagnose. There are other less common glaucoma conditions, sometimes associated with other eye diseases. Most cases occur after a person turns 40 years old, but rarer forms can be seen earlier. READ MORE
Diabetes and eye health
"Best Medical Practices" recommendations are for ALL Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetics to have Comprehensive Dilated Eye Exam yearly. Diabetes affects the small blood vessels of your body and eye. Depending on both, degree of diabetic glucose control and how long a patient has had diabetes, which are risk factors for theses small vessels to "leak fluid" or bleed into your inner eye layer known as your RETINA... caught early, there are tremendously successful treatments available. Untreated disease does uniformly poorly, leading to visual loss. Definitely, SEE your eye physician. READ MORE
Why are my eyes sore after contacts?
Very probable that your contact lens fits poorly, you have subtle contact lens induced inflammation or allergy, dry eye or some eyelid issues that should be addressed. Careful eye exam and treatment of any of these issues, along with assessment of contact lens fit will help. Also, ask about the "One Day" disposable contacts...safest lenses on the market...we rarely see any issues in patients using these. READ MORE
My eye looks different because of my astigmatism. Anything I can do?
I'm not sure I understand your question. ASTIGMATISM is a refractive eye "power" & "focusing" issue...it doesn't cause your eye to be visibly different than the other. If you are noting a PHYSICAL difference in appearance, you have a problem that needs assessing. If you are describing how you "see" things differently, then, yes, astigmatism blurs you. It can be addressed with glasses, contact lenses or sometimes, refractive surgery. See your eyecare physician to diagnose and address options with you. READ MORE
Why does my eyesight get worse every year?
If you are younger..near sightedness is a common issue,if middle age..emerging farsightedness begins,if older..cataracts change your focus. See your eye doctor to discuss why he/she feels you are changing. READ MORE
Constant eye floaters--what's wrong?
This is consistent with vitreous gel degeneration and possible separation. The posterior 2/3 of the eye cavity is occupied by a solid clear gel structure known as "vitreous". As we age it liquefies and will "collapse" into itself, sometimes suddenly with large "floaters" which are condensations of the gel. However, when the gel separates, there is sudden traction on the inner visual eye tissue known as the "retina". Small retinal tears can occur, which, if left untreated, can progress to retinal detachment and visual loss. So, any "new" onset of floaters, light flashes, "specks" or "blobs" in your vision do warrant a complete dilated eye and retina exam. The vast majority of "floaters" will be benign, but a small percentage of people will have issues that need to be medically addressed. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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- Health Alliance for the Unisured Oklahoma City
- Men's & Womens 1st Step Program
- Skyline Urban Ministries OKC
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