Optometry

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1702 County Rd Suite A4 Minden, NV 89423
775-392-3387
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At Washoe Tribal Optometry, we are dedicated to preserving and enhancing your vision health. Our experienced optometrists and staff provide thorough eye examinations, corrective lenses, and treatment for various eye conditions. We strive to ensure that every community member enjoys optimal eye health and clear vision. Your sight is our focus.

Our Services

  • Comprehensive eye exams (children and adults)
  • Diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease (infections, glaucoma, cataract, macular degeneration, etc.)
  • Cataract surgery referrals and co-management
  • Eyeglasses, including progressives, transitions, anti-reflective coatings, prescription sunglasses, name-brand styles
  • Contact lenses

Our Specialty Services

  • Same day appointments available for urgent eye conditions (injuries, foreign bodies, infections, sudden vision loss); please call to make arrangements.
  • Glaucoma and Diabetic Exams: advanced diagnostic testing for diagnosis.
  • Grant funding available to help cover the cost of eyeglasses.
  • Special programs to cover the cost of eyeglasses for qualified seniors, children and Washoe Tribal members living in the service delivery area.

Our Principles

  • Prevent, improve, restore, and maintain the oral health of the community that Washoe Tribal Health Center serves.
  • Treat patients professionally, confidentially, and without discrimination based on income, race, insurance status, religion, or gender.
  • Evaluate and treat dental emergencies via dental treatments, prescriptions, consultations, or referrals.
  • Decrease the incidence of caries by applying fluoride treatment when indicated.
  • ·Educate patients and children on appropriate oral care and the importance of a healthy nutritional program.
  • Integrate oral health with overall health.

Our Services

  • Oral diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services, as well as emergency services.
  • Patients needing services not offered at Washoe Dental are referred to other sources of care.
  • Laboratory work for the fabrication of removable and fixed prosthetics will be referred to outside laboratories based on the quality of their services and their ability to meet infection control standards.

Walk-In Clinic (Acute Care)

  • Upper respiratory infection tests, diagnose and treatment
  • Urinary Tract Infection test, diagnose and treatment
  • Sexual Transmitted Disease test, diagnose and treatment
  • Musculoskeletal pain
  • Palpitation or heart disease symptoms
  • Acute pain, discomfort and illness test, treatment, and care
  • Animal/Human Bite
  • Lice treatment
  • Referral and transfer to ER/UC

Primary Care

  • Disease screening and prevention
  • Diagnosis and treatment of many types of illness
  • Education related to disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
  • Injury Care
  • Counseling
  • Referral to specialties
  • Coordination  of care (communication between specialty and primary provider)
  • Follow up on chronic conditions (i.e. Diabetes, hypertension)

Chiropractic

  • Hot and Cold Therapy
  • Electrotherapy
  • Ultrasound Therapy
  • Cold Laser Therapy
  • Traction
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Adjustment
  • Acupuncture
  • Kinesio Taping

Women's Health

  • Well Women Check
  • Women’s health education
  • Pelvic Exams
  • Testing and treatment for vaginal infection and STIs
  • Diagnose and treatment
  • Family planning and contraception
  • Education and guidance on sexual health, pregnancy, fertility
  • Urinary Tract infection Test, diagnose and treatment
  • After care and follow up on conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain, and urinary tract issues
  • Pregnancy Confirmation
  • Pregnancy referral and follow ups

Podiatry

  • Diagnose health conditions that affect feet and ankles.
  • Order and analyze lab tests and imaging.
  • Prescribe medication and treatments.
  • Perform in office treatments and procedures.
  • Prescribe orthotics (i.e. shoe inserts, braces, casts)
  • Suggest mobility aid (i.e. canes, walkers)
  • Provide care services:
    • Bunions
    • Hammertoes
    • Foot and ankle injury
    • Deformity care
    • Wart Removal
    • Laceration repair
    • Diabetic foot care
    • Fractures on the feet and ankles
    • Feet and toe ulcers/ wounds
    • Musculoskeletal pain treatment
    • Plantar Fasciitis Tendonitis
    • Skin and Nail Care (i.e. ingrown toenails)
    • Lower Extremity vascular testing and management

Podiatry

  • Diagnose health conditions that affect feet and ankles.
  • Order and analyze lab tests and imaging.
  • Prescribe medication and treatments.
  • Perform in office treatments and procedures.
  • Prescribe orthotics (i.e. shoe inserts, braces, casts)
  • Suggest mobility aid (i.e. canes, walkers)
  • Provide care services:
    • Bunions
    • Hammertoes
    • Foot and ankle injury
    • Deformity care
    • Wart Removal
    • Laceration repair
    • Diabetic foot care
    • Fractures on the feet and ankles
    • Feet and toe ulcers/ wounds
    • Musculoskeletal pain treatment
    • Plantar Fasciitis Tendonitis
    • Skin and Nail Care (i.e. ingrown toenails)
    • Lower Extremity vascular testing and management

Women's Health

  • Well Women Check
  • Women’s health education
  • Pelvic Exams
  • Testing and treatment for vaginal infection and STIs
  • Diagnose and treatment
  • Family planning and contraception
  • Education and guidance on sexual health, pregnancy, fertility
  • Urinary Tract infection Test, diagnose and treatment
  • After care and follow up on conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain, and urinary tract issues
  • Pregnancy Confirmation
  • Pregnancy referral and follow ups
We’re hiring!

Meet our team

Dr. Nicole Tradup
OD
 
Director of Optometry
Belinda Long
 
Optometry Tech
Laura Thompson
CPO
 
Optometry Tech
Nita Zulian
CPO
 
Optometry Tech
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