Your Vision : Diseases & Conditions

 

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in people age forty years or older. Unfortunately, glaucoma has no symptoms during the earliest stages and therefore can only be detected by having a comprehensive eye exam.

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Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is damage or breakdown of the macula, a small area at the back of the eye that allows us to see fine details clearly. This becomes more common with advancing age. Recently there have been remarkable breakthroughs in our ability to treat macular degeneration.

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Diabetes Eye Treatment

Each year, more than 40,000 Americans lose their sight due to diabetes. Even more suffer from some degree of visual impairment. The vast majority of cases of diabetic retinopathy are amenable to treatment which is most effective when initiated early in the course of the disease.

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Cataracts

When cataracts are mentioned, people often think of a film that grows on their eyes. However, a cataract forms when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy over time. Aging, eye injuries, certain medications, smoking and diseases such as diabetes are known to contribute to cataract formation. Fortunately, cataract surgery has become quite advanced and in most cases will result in excellent restoration of vision.

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