We offer diagnosis, treatment, and care for all manner of medical eye conditions.  Common eye conditions include:

Dry eye – Dry eye syndrome is caused by a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye.  Its consequences range from subtle but constant irritation to inflammation of the anterior (front) tissues of the eye.  Dry eyes also are described by the medical term, keratitis sicca, which generally means decreased quality or quantity of tears. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca refers to eye dryness affecting both the cornea and the conjunctiva.

Eye Allergies – red, itchy, watery eyes that are bothered by the same irritants that cause sneezing and a runny nose among seasonal allergy sufferers — are very common.

Glaucoma – Glaucoma refers to a group of related eye disorders that all cause damage to the optic nerve that carries information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma usually has few or no initial symptoms. In most cases, glaucoma is associated with higher-than-normal pressure inside the eye — a condition called ocular hypertension. But it also can occur when intraocular pressure (IOP) is normal. If untreated or uncontrolled, glaucoma first causes peripheral vision loss and eventually can lead to blindness.

Macular Degeneration – Age-related macular degeneration, often called AMD or ARMD, is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65 and older. Because people in this group are an increasingly larger percentage of the general population, vision loss from macular degeneration is a growing problem. AMD is degeneration of the macula, which is the part of the retina responsible for the sharp, central vision needed to read or drive. Because the macula primarily is affected in AMD, central vision loss may occur.

Cataracts – A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is the principal cause of blindness in the world.

Low Vision – What is low vision? Basically, “low vision” describes significant visual impairment that can’t be corrected fully with glasses, contact lenses, medication or eye surgery.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)– “Pink eye” — It’s a term that may sound scary, but this common eye problem typically is easily treated and, with a few simple precautions, can often be avoided. Pink eye — also called conjunctivitis — is inflammation of the thin, clear covering of the white of the eye and the inside of the eyelids (conjunctiva).

Diabetic Eye Disease – Diabetic retinopathy — vision-threatening damage to the retina of the eye caused by diabetes — is the leading cause of blindness among working-age Americans, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Yet, many cases could be prevented with regular eye exams and appropriate treatment.

Treatment for eye injuries – Eye safety can be easily overlooked, sometimes to our own detriment and a lifetime of regret.  Nearly one million Americans have lost some degree of eyesight due to an eye injury.  Experts say wearing safety glasses and taking other common-sense precautions can prevent or reduce the severity of more than 90 percent of these eye injuries.

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