800 West Cemetery Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Fax: (704) 636-4981
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Our goal at Eye Associates of Rowan is to help you and your family bring life back into focus. We are a full-service Ophthalmology practice that has been serving the Salisbury community for over 30 years. Our physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataracts and Dry Eye, to name a few. Patients of all ages are seen by our physicians.
We have a full service Optical Department that offers a wide variety of frames, lenses, and contacts, to meet your needs. We accept all major medical insurance including Medicare, Tri-Care, and Champ VA.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Dr. Donald Bergsma Jr. received his undergrad education at Davidson College. After his undergrad, he went to medical school at LA State University of Medicine in New Orleans, then completed his Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. His Senior Year of Residency, he was named Chief Resident. In 1993, he received the Luis Perez Award for outstanding medical student recognition. For 20 years, Dr. Bergsma has been serving the Salisbury community at Eye Associates of Rowan. In his free time, Dr. Bergsma enjoys hitting the golf links with his sons Trey and Coleman. He also enjoys traveling to the mountains with his wife Elizabeth and their new Sheltie puppy, Bucky. His Sundays are spent cheering on his favorite childhood NFL team, the New Orleans Saints.
OPTICAL DEPARTMENT
Our full service optical department offers a wide variety of frames, lenses, and contacts.
SELECTIVE LASER
We can treat Glaucoma in office with Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty.
CATARACT REMOVAL & LENS REPLACEMENT
Our practice takes care of patients diagnosed with Cataracts.
DIABETIC EYE EXAM
It is very important for patients with diabetes to get their eyes checked on a regular basis.
YAG CAPSULOTOMY
This procedure is a special laser treatment used to help improve a patient’s vision after a cataract surgery.
DRY EYE
Dry Eye occurs when the eye does not produce an adequate tear production. We diagnosis this using InflammaDry and Tear Osmolarity testing to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.
GLAUCOMA
We treat patients with Glaucoma using appropriate eye drops, medication, and if necessary, surgery.
MACULAR DEGENERATION
Treatment includes medication or if necessary, laser treatment. Devices such as glasses, corrective lenses, and contact lenses are prescribed to help improve vision.