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Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD

Accepting New Patients

(229 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Indiana University School of Optometry (2007)

Professional interests include: macular degeneration, cataract surgery, cornea problems, and more.

8 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
Asheville, NC 28803

(980) 365-8068

Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD is an optometrist in Asheville, NC specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD is affiliated with ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

8 MEDICAL PARK DRIVE
Asheville, NC 28803

Address:

2001 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Address:

1196 Skyland Drive
Sylva, NC 28779

Some issues Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, 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	77
eye procedures	120

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	42
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

doctor visit	416
eye procedures	83

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	50
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

doctor visit	426
eye procedures	39

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	38
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

doctor visit	452
eye procedures	274

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	45
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

doctor visit	333
eye procedures	371
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	36
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

doctor visit	405
eye procedures	345
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	39
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

doctor visit	1383
eye procedures	607
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD treated as an optometrist in Asheville, NC were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	499
eye procedures	266
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	258
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	25
75 to 84	67
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	152

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	3
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 2007. She has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Optometry (2007)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ASHEVILLE EYE ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 229 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rachel Suzanne Davis, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Asheville, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$1,694 DAILIES $872	AIR OPTIX $728	$94
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$1,051 Acuvue $874	Soft contact lenses $177
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$827 ULTRA $489	BTOD $172	LOTEMAX GEL $117	BESIVANCE $25	LACRISERT $24
Alcon Vision LLC	$739 DAILIES $302	Precision 1 $239	Hydrus Microstent $147	DAILIES TOTAL1 $36	TOTAL30 $16
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$531 Infuse $365	MIEBO $138	VYZULTA $28
Other	$2,086 CEQUA $279	XIIDRA $264	RESTASIS $249	VUITY $143	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $120	Other $1,030

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,701
Travel and Lodging	$1,227

Biography

Dr. Rachel Davis' specialty is optometry (primary eye care). On average, patients gave Dr. Davis a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Davis include conjunctivitis (pink eye), macular degeneration, and ulcers. She welcomes new patients at her office inAsheville, NC as reported by Doctor.com.

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