Comprehensive Ophthalmology

A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Most cataracts develop with advancing age, typically between ages 60-80. People with cataracts see the world as if through a dirty window, making daily activities more difficult.

Refractive error means that the shape of your eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in blurred image. The main types of refractive errors are myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia (loss of near vision with age) and astigmatism (misshaped cornea).

Anyone with diabetes can develop diabetic retinopathy. While Diabetic retinopathy may present no symptoms, certain signs should be concerning. These may include blurry vision, fluctuating vision or the onset of floaters. The Early diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy are paramount to preserving your vision.

With all types of glaucoma, the nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged, usually due to high pressure in the eye. The most common type of glaucoma often has no symptoms other than slow vision loss. Angle-closure glaucoma, although rare is a medical emergency with symptoms including eye pain with nausea and sudden visual disturbance. Treatments for glaucoma include eye drops, medications and surgery.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a deterioration of a small part of the retina called the macula. The macula is responsible for your central vision, helping you see fine details of objects in front of you, near or far. AMD is common in older people as part of the body’s natural aging process.

Pterygium (surfer’s eye) is a growth that starts on the clear tissue of the eye that can spread to the cornea. More common in people who spend a lot of time in the sun, It may cause irritation and possible affect vision.

Keratoconus is a condition where the clear tissue on the front of the eye (cornea) is weakened or thinning causing it to bulge outward. Symptoms typically occur during a person’s teen years and include blurred vision and sensitivity to light and glare. Vision can be corrected with specialty contact lenses early on. Advanced cases may require a cornea transplant.

We offer a full range of ophthalmic services across our family of practices to help with the diagnosis and treatment of many eye diseases and conditions. Please reach out to us to learn more.