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Dr. Meagan Avila, OD
- Experience
- 18 years
- Awards
- 1
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Meagan Avila earned a bachelor’s degree in biology at Belhaven University and Elmhurst College, then her Doctor of Optometry at The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2008. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Indiana Optometric Association, and was named Ossip Optometry’s Doctor of the Year in 2017. She practises at the Carmel office on Grand Boulevard.
Two areas stand out in her clinical work. Glaucoma is the one patients notice least and she watches most closely, because it takes sight silently and is managed by numbers: pressures, optic nerve scans and visual fields repeated on schedule so a slow change shows up as a trend. Specialty contact lenses are the other, for eyes that standard soft lenses cannot correct or will not stay comfortable on, including irregular corneas and high prescriptions.
She went into the profession because she wanted to help people and knew she wanted medicine of some kind, and optometry fitted. What she enjoys most is being able to change someone’s life by helping them see better, and the long relationships that follow, which is why so much of her list is families she has seen for over a decade.
Outside work, volleyball is the constant. She played in college and in optometry school, and now spends her time with her two children and at their soccer games. She and her husband travel whenever they can, usually somewhere they can hike and be outdoors, and their favourite trip so far has been Banff, Canada.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Female
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- 317-575-1133
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Primary open-angle glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension and glaucoma suspects
- Keratoconus and irregular corneas
- Contact lens intolerance
- Dry eye
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age-related macular degeneration
Procedures Performed
- Glaucoma evaluation, visual fields and OCT imaging
- Prescribing and monitoring glaucoma treatment
- Specialty contact lens fitting, including rigid and custom lenses
- Comprehensive eye examination
- Dilated retinal examination and retinal imaging
Credentials
Professional Memberships
- American Optometric Association
- Indiana Optometric Association
Education & Training
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Other Degree
Belhaven University and Elmhurst College
Bachelor's degree in Biology
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Medical School2008
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
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Awards
1 award received
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Doctor of the Year
Ossip Optometry, 2017
Awarded in recognition of her clinical care and service to patients.
Insurance & Fees
Self-pay patients are welcome.
Vision and medical insurance networks differ by office, plan and year. Call the office with your plan details before the visit to confirm the exam, the contact lens fitting and any medical eye care are covered.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an eye exam with Dr. Avila?
Call the Carmel office in Carmel, Indiana on 317-575-1133 to book an eye exam or a contact lens appointment. Ask for the first available slot with Dr. Avila by name, say whether the visit is a routine exam, a contact lens fitting or an eye problem, and have your vision or medical plan details to hand so cover can be checked before you arrive.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Avila?
Bring photo ID and your vision and medical insurance cards, your current glasses and the boxes or prescription for your contact lenses, a list of every medicine and eye drop you use, and any previous eye records or retinal scans. Mention diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease or a family history of glaucoma, because these change what gets examined. Your pupils may be dilated, which leaves vision blurry and light sensitive for a few hours, so bring sunglasses and plan for someone else to drive if you are unsure.
Does Dr. Avila treat glaucoma?
Yes, glaucoma is one of her two main clinical interests. Care involves eye pressure measurement, optic nerve imaging and visual field testing at set intervals, prescribing and adjusting drops where treatment is needed, and coordinating with a surgeon if laser or surgery becomes the right step.
What does Dr. Meagan Avila specialize in?
Dr. Meagan Avila practices Glaucoma Management, Comprehensive Eye Exams, Contact Lenses, Ocular Disease, Optometry and Specialty Contact Lenses and has 18 years of experience. Focus areas include Glaucoma treatment and monitoring, Specialty contact lens fitting, Comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, Glasses and contact lens prescriptions and Long-term care for families.
Where does Dr. Meagan Avila practice?
Dr. Meagan Avila sees patients at Carmel, 13080 Grand Blvd Suite 110, Carmel, IN 46032.
Is Dr. Meagan Avila accepting new patients?
Yes. Dr. Meagan Avila is accepting new patients.
What languages does Dr. Meagan Avila speak?
Dr. Meagan Avila speaks English.
Where did Dr. Meagan Avila train?
Dr. Meagan Avila studied medicine at The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
About This Profile
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