Eye conditions
Eye conditions we treat
Learn what each condition is, how it is found and how it is treated. Most are first spotted during a routine eye exam.
Cataracts
Opacity or cloudiness of the crystalline lens, which may prevent a clear image from forming on the retina. Surgical removal of lens may be necessary if visual loss…
Read moreAstigmatism
Astigmatism is a common type of refractive error. It is a condition in which the eye does not focus light evenly onto the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the…
Read moreBlepharitis
Blepharitis refers to low grade inflammation of the eyelids and obstruction of the oil glands of the eyelid (meibomian gland dysfunction), often in association with…
Read moreDiabetic retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness among adults. Approximately 25% of current diabetics have some form of the disease. The risk of…
Read moreDry eye
When you blink, a film of tears spreads over the eye. This keeps the eye’s surface smooth and clear. The tear film is important for good vision.
Read moreEyelid conditions
Blepharitis is when you have bacteria and oily flakes at the base of your eyelashes. Your eyelids are red, swollen, or feel like they are burning. Blepharitis is very…
Read moreFarsightedness (hyperopia)
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where distant objects may be seen more clearly than objects that are near (Refraction is…
Read moreGlaucoma
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of conditions that lead to damage to the optic nerve – the nerve that connects the eye to the brain. It is a leading cause of…
Read moreMacular degeneration
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of impaired reading or detailed vision. It is caused by the breakdown of the Macula, the central portion of the retina.…
Read moreNearsightedness (myopia)
In the Normal Eye, light rays pass through the cornea (clear front portion of the eye), through the lens, and are focused on the retina (back portion of the eye). Once…
Read morePresbyopia
Through the natural aging process, changes occur in the lens of the eye which interfere with our ability to see clearly. The first change begins about the age of forty…
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