We are licensed to treat and manage various eye diseases.  Here is a list of a common eye diseases that we can work with you to manage:

Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease, in most cases painless, which causes progressive damage to the optic nerve (a complex nerve bundle which transmits visual impulses to the brain). It is often associated with elevated intraocular pressure. Left untreated, glaucoma can lead to permanent loss of sight including total blindness.  Because visual field loss usually begins in mid-periphery, the condition often goes undetected by patients until advanced damage has occurred.  The treatment of glaucoma is typically managed with pressure-lowering eye drops. In more advanced or resistant cases, surgery is sometimes necessary. During your comprehensive annual exam, we will perform various tests to detect glaucoma. Once diagnosed we can determine the best treatment plan for you to ensure you maintain your precious sight.

Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration is a disease that affects your central vision that is needed to read and drive.  In advanced cases, it can lead to serious vision loss.  Early detection of this sight-threatening disease can lead to the preservation of your vision.

Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s crystalline lens.  The lens is made mostly of water, and the protein inside the lens is arranged in a precise manner so as to keep the lens clear, and allow the maximum amount of light to enter the eye.  As we age, some of this protein begins to degenerate and loses its regular arrangement, thus leading to a loss of clarity of the lens.  This is a cataract, and over time, it may grow larger and denser, clouding more of your vision and making it harder for you to see.  Cataracts are usually diagnosed during routine eye exams, and management will depend on the severity of the cataract.  By evaluating your visual needs and the degree of cataract, we will determine your need for cataract surgery.