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Here are some common eye conditions we encounter every day. If you are curious about an eye condition, please feel free to call our office or ask us at your next appointment.
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding or darkening that develops in the normally clear lens of the eye. This prevents the lens from properly focusing light on the retina (the back of the eye) resulting in a loss of vision.
Flashes and Floaters
Floaters are small, semi-transparent or cloudy specks or particles within the fluid inside your eye that become noticeable when they move within the line of sight. They may also appear with flashes of light.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of central vision loss among older people. It results from changes to the macula, a portion of the retina responsible for clear, sharp vision, which is located on the inside of the back of the eye.
Non-dialated Retinal Imaging
This new technology allows us to better evaluate your retina without dilating your eyes! The view in most cases is even better than what we see with dilation.
Ocular Allergy
Ocular allergies are a major source of discomfort and annoyance. If you have suffered from ocular allergies, you may dread those red, itchy, watery eyes that occur each spring (or fall), or when you visit a friend’s home with pets in the house.
Punctal Plugs
Dry eye syndrome is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture in the eye. Its consequences extend from subtle but constant irritation to ocular inflammation of the anterior (front) tissues of the eye. If you wear contact lenses, it can be particularly bothersome, causing many people to discontinue or reduce wearing time.
Refractive Surgery
Over the past several years, the public’s interest in LASIK surgery has increased tremendously for patients with nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness. For the past ten years we have been helping our patients achieve excellent vision with refractive surgery.
Retinal Tears
The retina is a thin layer of light-sensitive nerve fibers and cells that covers the inside back lining of the eyeball. For the eye to see, light must pass through the lens of the eye and focus on the retina.
Refractive Errors
This is a condition in which images at all distances may be blurred or distorted. High degrees cause distorted or blurred vision and slight degrees may cause headaches, fatigue, poor schoolwork, squinting, eye irritation and discomfort.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the passages that allow fluid to drain out of the eye become clogged. This results in the building-up of fluids, which causes increased pressure inside the eye.