Welcome To Deen-Gross Eye Center in Merrillville Providing Top-Quality Vision Care for Over 40 Years
Our state-of-the-art Merrillville practice provides quality ophthalmology and optometry services to protect and improve your vision. Our location is equipped with advanced technology, so we can continue to provide the latest treatments for multiple eye diseases. Whether you need a routine eye exam with our optometrist or cataract surgery by one of our ophthalmologists, our Merrillville eye center offers the full scope of eye care treatment.
The Search for Quality Eye Care Is Over Find Our Merrillville Practice Near the Spring Mill Health Campus
303 W 89th Ave
Ste E4
Merrillville,
IN 46410
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Explore Our Merrillville Office Virtually Tour Our Practice Before Your Visit
As soon as you enter our Merrillville office, you are greeted by our friendly and welcoming staff. We offer a spacious waiting area and multiple exam rooms to help keep your wait comfortable and short. Once you've completed your eye exam, you can view our glasses options. We offer several pairs for you to try on to see which frame best complements your face.
Meet the Eye Doctors At Our Merrillville Location
Having two experienced ophthalmologists and an optometrist on staff allows us to handle virtually every eye care need. Learn more about our doctors and why patients from Merrillville, Hobart, Munster, and the surrounding areas choose us for their vision care.
Dr. Nelson provides comprehensive vision care in addition to cataract surgery, laser procedures, and glaucoma treatment. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, he stays up-to-date on the latest tools, techniques, and procedures within the industry to continually provide the most advanced care. He remains an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
With over 20 years of optometry experience, Dr. Taffora specializes in protecting and correcting your vision. She provides primary care optometry, vision and medical eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and the management of intraocular lenses. She enjoys caring for patients of every age, including children and those suffering from diabetes and cataracts.
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Are You Ready To Make an Eye Care Appointment? Contact Our Merrillville Practice Today
Your eye health is of the utmost importance. Visual impairments can make daily activities difficult and sometimes dangerous. Our Indiana-based doctors strive to protect your vision from eye diseases and help you maintain the best possible vision as you age.
Our doctors have you covered whether you need a routine eye exam or a surgical procedure. Through our state-of-the-art technology, like our intraocular lens (IOL) options and advanced laser treatments, we can provide outstanding care that creates lasting results.
Contact our practice today to request your appointment at our Merillville or Hobart, IN, ophthalmology office.
"The whole experience has been nothing short of exceeding my expectations."
"I was referred to Dr. Gross for Lasik and the whole experience has been nothing short of exceeding my expectations. Dr. Gross and his staff were straight to the point,... I wish I would have had the procedure done sooner because it's been life-changing and I have no regrets whatsoever." Molly Chavez
We Make Treatment Affordable
Don't let the cost of care make you lose sight of what's important: protecting your vision. Our practice accepts most vision care plans to help cover at least a portion of the cost of treatment. Our friendly staff is happy to review your plan to ensure you are maximizing benefits. For those without insurance, or for those who want treatments insurance doesn't fully cover, we offer CareCredit® financing. CareCredit financing breaks your cost into low-interest monthly payments for up to one year.
Our Featured Ophthalmology Procedures Both Surgical and Non-Surgical Options
We offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for common eye disorders and diseases. Our experienced Indiana-based doctors will examine your vision and eye health to accurately diagnose your eye condition and provide the medical care that will best suit your needs.
LASIK
LASIK surgery can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism by reshaping your cornea with a laser. This laser surgery can give patients back their 20/20 vision and eliminate their need for contact lenses or glasses. Our Merrillville practice offers LASIK screenings to determine if you could be a good candidate.
Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that puts pressure on your optic nerve. Glaucoma is a serious medical issue that, when left untreated, can lead to permanent vision loss. While the disease cannot be cured, our procedures can help prevent it from stealing your sight. Your treatment could include eye drops, prescription medicine, laser treatment, and surgery. Each eye exam at our Merrillville practice includes a Glaucoma test so we can diagnose the condition and provide treatment as early as possible.
Cataract Surgery
A cataract occurs when your eye lens becomes clouded and impairs your vision. Cataracts typically develop as we age, but thanks to modern technology and procedures, our ophthalmologists can remove your clouded lens and replace it with a state-of-the-art IOL to eliminate blurred vision and improve your eyesight. Our ophthalmologists have performed over 30,000 cataract surgeries to restore their patients' vision and prevent the cataract from causing permanent vision loss.
A Comprehensive List of the Optometry and Ophthalmology Services We Offer
- Cataract Evaluations & Surgery
- Diabetic Eye Exams
- Dry Eye Conditions
- Eyelid Surgery
- General Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma Diagnosis
- Glaucoma Treatment
- Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)
- Laser Vision Correction (LASIK)
- Premium IOLs
- Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
"I would recommend Dr. Gross to anyone that has considered eye surgery."
"Dr. Gross and all of his staff are wonderful... I would recommend Dr. Gross to anyone that has considered eye surgery." Melissa Hidalgo
