What is NEARSIGHTEDNESS?
Nearsightedness (or, myopia) is a vision contition in which you can usually see close or near objects clearly, but cannot see distant ones as clearly.

What is FARSIGHTEDNESS?
Farsightedness (or, hyperopia) is a vision condition in which distant objects are usually seen clearly, but close ones appear blurred. Sometimes, patients will see just fine at both distance and near but they will experience eye fatigue, intermittent blur, and other similar symptoms when performing near tasks with this condition.

What is ASTIGMATISM?
Astigmatism is a vision condition in which light entering the eye is unable to be brought to a single focus, resulting in vision being blurred at all distances.

What is PRESBYOPIA?
Presbyopia is a vision condition that occurs when the crystalline lens of the eye gradually loses its ability to bring close objects into clear focus. It usually becomes noticeable when you reach your early-to-mid-forties and is a natural part of aging.

What is AMBLYOPIA?
Amblyopia (ofen termed a “lazy eye”) is the loss or lack of the full development of vision in one eye that is not fully correctable with lenses and is not the result of any identifiable eye health problem. Amblyopia is usually due to conditions such as crossed-eyes (strabismus) or a large difference in the refractive error between the two eyes.

What is STRABISMUS?
Strabismus (often termed “crossed eyes”) is a vision condition in which your eyes are not properly aligned with each other. One or both eyes may alternately turn in (esotropia), out (exotropia), up (hypertropia) or down (hypotropia)

What is GLAUCOMA?
Glaucoma is a group of diseases in which the fluid pressure in your eye increases and damages the optic nerve. This damage can cause severe vision loss and even blindness, if left untreated. There are usually no symptoms of this condition until irreparable damage has occurred. Annual eye health exams are recommended to provide early diagnosis and treatment for this condition.

What are CATARACTS?
If the normally clear lens in your eye becomes cloudy, it is called a cataract. As the lens becomes cloudy, vision becomes blurred and/or distorted.

What is Age-Related MACULAR DEGENERATION?
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (or, AMD) is an eye disease that causes a progressive loss of vision that affects about 1 in 28 people over the age of 40. There are 2 types of AMD which may affect one or both eyes at any time. “Dry” AMD is the most common form of the disease affecting about 90% of people that have it. It can cause central vision loss so severe that patients may not even be able to recognize their loved ones. It is caused by deposits (known as “drusen”) under the retina in the macular area (the part responsible for your central vision) that interfere and even destroy part of the macular tissue. “Wet” AMD occurs when the damage in the macula is severe enough from dry AMD that breaks in the retina cause abnormal blood vessels to grow, leading to leakage of blood and fluids causing edema and scarring of the macular, which leads to more severe vision loss.

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Farsightedness (hyperopia), Nearsightedness (myopia), Astigmatism, Presbyopia
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia are all treated with eyeglasses or contact lenses. In recent years, a number of options to surgically alter the shape of the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, to correct nearsightedness and low to moderate astigmatism have been developed. These include Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and some newer procedures such as the KeraVision Intacs corneal ring segments. Other surgical procedures include Clear Lens Extraction and Replacement with implants to correct for the prescriptions.

There is also a procedure called Orthokeratology which uses a series of specially designed rigid contact lenses to provide improved vision for significant periods of time for some people with nearsightedness or astigmatism. We can help you decide if this (or any other) option is right for you.

Lazy Eye (amblyopia) Treatment
In young children, patching the good eye may help the amblyopic eye to improve. In addition, to help improve vision function, Vision Therapy techniques may be used. Eyeglasses or contact lenses may be prescribed to correct any refractive errors.

Crossed-Eyes (strabismus) Treatment
Treatment of crossed-eyes often includes use of eyeglasses, prisms and Vision Therapy. In some cases, surgery may be needed.

Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma can generally be effectively controlled with prescription eye drops or other medicines which reduce the pressure in the eye. In some cases, laser procedures or surgery may be needed.

Cataract Treatment
Eyeglasses or contact lenses can be prescribed to provide clearer vision until cataracts develop to the point that they impair vision. Then they need to be removed surgically.

During this surgery, an intraocular lens is usually implanted to replace your natural cloudy lens. In addition, contact lenses or eyeglasses are often still needed to fully restore vision.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment
There is no cure for Age-Related Macular Degeneration but there is management for this condition. There are many new developments in the medical field with both forms of AMD, namely in treatments and holistic approaches. We are fortunate to have many Retinal Specialists in the area providing some of the latest treatment options available today due to their continued in-depth involvement with research studies conducted at their offices (please call us for more information on theses specialists).

We are able to provide our patients with a new vitamin available only to eyecare specialists. Those who would benefit from taking these vitamins are patients who have any of the risks for developing AMD and (family history, extended exposure to sunlight, fair-skinned and/or light-colored eyes, poor nutrition, and evidence of high blood pressure) anyone with AMD, including those at risk for developing advanced AMD. Backed by many of the local Retinal Specialists, these vitamins offer patients a way to help themselves prevent further advancement of this debilitating disease. These vitamins, called Ocuprin®, have 3 formulations: Ocuprin®, Ocuprin® + (includes a multi-vitamin and is the most inclusive vitamin supplement of all 3), and Ocuprin® SF (for smokers). Find out more about Ocuprin® by Clicking here.

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