Common Eye Diseases
Many eye diseases develop silently, with no symptoms until vision loss has already begun. Here's what we look for at every comprehensive exam, and how each condition is detected early.
01 / CATARACTSCataracts
A condition where the lens inside the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurry vision. Cataracts are treated with surgery, one of the most commonly performed procedures in North America. We check for cataracts at every comprehensive eye exam. There are different types: some are simply age-related, while others can be a sign of diabetes. We'll make the appropriate referral when needed and help you see your best in the meantime.
02 / GLAUCOMAGlaucoma
A condition affecting the optic nerve at the back of the eye, resulting in decreased peripheral vision. Glaucoma can go undetected for years if you're not having routine eye exams, because there are typically no symptoms until much later in the disease process. We use our OCT machine and I-Care tonometer to detect early signs.
03 / MACULAR DEGENERATIONMacular Degeneration
A condition affecting the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision, resulting in blurred or distorted vision. We use OCT imaging to detect macular degeneration very early. A healthy diet and good sun protection help prevent it from progressing. The most common risk factors are older age, Caucasian ethnicity, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking.
04 / DIABETIC EYEDiabetic Eye Disease
A condition affecting the retinal blood vessels that can cause severe vision loss in later stages. The retina is one of the only places in the body where blood vessels can be viewed without invasive techniques, so at every exam, we take a retinal photo and can show you directly whether you're at risk.
We can diagnose and monitor for all of these conditions, and many more, at every comprehensive eye exam.
Most of these conditions develop without symptoms, the only reliable way to catch them early is a routine comprehensive exam, even if your vision feels unchanged.