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Marissa Aldrich, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Pacific University College of Optometry (2012)

Professional interests include: eye exam, cataracts, diabetes, and more.

1813 West Ehringhaus Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

(252) 333-1155

Marissa Aldrich, OD is an optometrist in Elizabeth City, NC specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Marissa Aldrich, OD is affiliated with Eye Care Center, EYECARECENTER OD PA and eyecarecenter.

Office Locations

Address:

1813 West Ehringhaus Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Some issues Marissa Aldrich, OD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

doctor visit	99
eye procedures	336

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	38
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

doctor visit	100
eye procedures	198

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	29
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

doctor visit	9

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	27

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

eye procedures	656

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	218
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	42
Dementia	64
Cancer	6

eye procedures	1449

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Marissa Aldrich, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Marissa Aldrich, OD treated as an optometrist in Elizabeth City, NC were eye procedures.

doctor visit	61
eye procedures	663

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Marissa Aldrich, OD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	28
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marissa Aldrich, OD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Marissa Aldrich, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	1
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Marissa Aldrich, OD graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2012. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Pacific University College of Optometry (2012)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Marissa Aldrich, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Eye Care Center

EYECARECENTER OD PA

eyecarecenter

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Marissa Aldrich, OD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Blue California, Superior Health Plan, MedCost, CEC Community Eye Care, Spectera, Avesis - State of Kansas Plans Only, Heritage, March Vision, EyeMed, Vision Care Direct, Physicians Eyecare Plan (PEP), Outlook Vision, Davis Vision, Vision Benefits of America, Vision Service Plan (VSP), Triad HealthCare Network, National Vision Administrators (NVA), Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VACCN), Envolve Vision and Bright Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Marissa Aldrich, OD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Blue California

Superior Health Plan

MedCost

CEC Community Eye Care

Spectera

Avesis - State of Kansas Plans Only

Heritage

March Vision

EyeMed

Vision Care Direct

Physicians Eyecare Plan (PEP)

Outlook Vision

Davis Vision

Vision Benefits of America

Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Triad HealthCare Network

National Vision Administrators (NVA)

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VACCN)

Envolve Vision

Bright Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Marissa Aldrich, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$148 RESTASIS $131	LUMIGAN $16
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$121 iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $121
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$66 Infuse $42	$24
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$43 ULTRA $23	PUREVISION 2 FOR PRESBYOPIA $20
Coopervision Inc.	$32 CVI Contact Lens $32
Other	$87 Precision 1 $32	Soft contact lenses $30	Contact Lens $13	AIR OPTIX $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$482
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Marissa Aldrich works as an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Aldrich has obtained a license to practice in Texas.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Marissa Aldrich, OD From 2013 - 2021

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