At CREC, we understand every person and every eye is different, so we’ve equipped our modern, state-of the art facility with both Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to ensure you get the eye care you deserve, all under one roof. Whether you need a general eye exam or complex cataract surgery, trust us to make you our main focus.
ABOUT YOU
FROM THE START
Everyday all of us at CREC make sure to treat everyone with the respect and compassion they deserve by practicing active and continuous listening. Our experienced, Board certified doctors, are committed to serving our small, close knit community by providing all of our patients with the highest standard eye care. We are here for YOU: the patient, and we work hard to exceed your expectations.
MEET YOUR DOCS
Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Harrison is a native Washingtonian, and has been part of the Columbia River Eye Center family since 2008. Dr. Harrison received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Seattle Pacific University, and his M.D. Degree from St Louis University. He completed an internship at Virginia Mason Hospital, and his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His areas of practice include but are not limited to comprehensive Ophthalmology, cataract surgery, cornea surgery and cornea transplants.
Dr Andrew Chen is the newest doctor to join our practice with thirteen years of experience in comprehensive ophthalmology. Born in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Chen went on to earn BS, MS, and MD degrees all at Yale University. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at University of Iowa, and his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Washington. Dr. Chen’s professional areas of interest include diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Dr. Chen is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
Dr. Manhas was raised in British Columbia, Canada where he obtained his BSc. from Simon Fraser University. He then earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University in Oregon. During his final year, he completed clinical rotations at Omni Eye Services of New Jersey and Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center where he provided care for eye emergencies, ocular disease, and pre and post operative patients. Dr. Manhas has keen interest in dry eyes, glaucoma and specialty contact lens fitting. He is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi.
CARE FOCUSED ON YOU
ALL UNDER ONE ROOF
Conveniently located in Richland, just of George Washington Way, you will find our modern, well equipped office with a wide array of services under one roof. From general eye exams for glasses and contact lenses, to medical exam for diabetes and even an ambulatory surgery center for more complex procedures like cataract surgery, we make our eye center a convenient one-stop-shop for all our patients. We also do not hesitate to refer patients when needed.
DISEASES ROUTINELY TREATED
- Cataract
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Cornea disease (infections, dystrophies, keratoconus, injuries)
- Eyelid and Orbit disorders
OUR AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER
Yes, that’s right. We have our own surgery center, tailored just for eye surgery. We specialize in small incision surgery, but offer:
- Cataract surgery
- Corneal transplantation including endothelial keratoplasty
- Eyelid surgery
- YAG and Argon laser surgery
WE BELIEVE IN AFTER SURGERY CARE
You’re our #1 priority. That includes following through until the very end. We ensure that the surgeon who performs the surgery sees the patient not only the day after surgery, but also follows up a week later. One month after surgery, you can return to your referring doctor, or follow up with us if you are an established patient.
IS SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU?
If your vision and function are significantly affected, you may want to consider coming in for a surgery consultation. We want our patients to understand their current condition and how any other medical or eye condition they may have could affect the surgery or limit their vision after surgery.
RESOURCES
If you are a new patient, please download and read/complete the following forms: Financial policy, Medical history, Medicare lifetime authorization (if you have Medicare), Notice of privacy practices, and Registration.
PATIENT INFORMATION
Bring the forms with you to your appointment, or you can call us to get an email address to send the forms to.
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Nondiscriminatory PolicyPatient RegistrationOffice PoliciesNotice of PrivacyMedicare Lifetime AuthorizationInformed ConsentCataract Surgery Patient Info
SURGERY CENTER
The Columbia River Surgery Center is a surgery center specializing in eye surgery. We believe that by narrowing our focus to a small area, we are able to consistently provide high quality care. We also aim to keep our care personal and compassionate.
Understanding IOL Options
Aid to Informed Consent
Aid to Informed Consent – SPANISH
PATIENT EDUCATION INFORMATION
WE ARE HERE
TO HELP.
Need help scheduling an appointment or have questions you need answered regarding our services? Call us or fill out the form and we will get in touch with you soon. If you have an urgent eye problem or concern, please call.
CALL US
(509) 943-2240 office
(509) 943-1575 fax
VISIT US
Columbia River Eye Center
475 Bradley Blvd
Richland, WA
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