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Learn More | | | Age-related Macular Degenration | The macula is a part of the retina in the back of the eye that ensures clear and sharp central vision. Macular degeneration varies widely in severity. For some people, the disease causes only slight distortion. In the worst cases, it can lead to a complete loss of central vision, making reading or driving impossible. Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss in the United States for people 50 or older, and the chance of getting the disease increases with age. Fortunately, in most cases AMD does not cause total blindness since it usually does not affect the peripheral vision. | | Cataracts | | | Corneal Conditions | Physicians at The Eye Clinic specialize in the treatment of diseases and injuries to the cornea. The cornea is the clear front of the eye that transmits light to the interior of the eye, allowing us to see clearly. Corneal injury, disease or hereditary conditions can cause clouding, distortion and scarring. With its ability for quick repair, the cornea usually heals after most injury or disease. However, when there is deep injury to the cornea, the healing process may be prolonged, possibly resulting in a variety of symptoms, including pain, tearing, redness, blurred vision, light sensitivity, and scarring. | | Cosmetic Eye Surgery | Oculoplastics is ophthalmic plastic surgery with cosmetic as well as medical applications. This specialized area of ophthalmology deals with cosmetic surgery as it relates to the eyes and their surrounding structures. Oculoplastic surgeons, are ophthalmologists who have completed additional training in plastic surgery for the eye and the facial structures around the eye. Problems with the structures around the eye can interfere with vision, and oculoplastic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform this delicate surgery as well as provide any other care the eye itself may need. | | Diabetic Retinopathy | Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the eye. It can cause permanent loss of eyesight and is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. But if a person with diabetes receives proper eye care regularly, and treatment when necessary, vision loss can be prevented. | | Dry Eye Syndrome | Dry Eye is actually a collection of symptoms that make up an eye condition that stems from an imbalance in the quantity or quality of tears. These symptoms include dry, red, gritty, and even watery eyes. Often, Dry Eye sufferers report the feeling of something foreign within the eye or eye strain. Depending on the causes, Dry Eye Syndrome can be treated as a temporary problem or a lifelong disease requiring long-term treatment. Either way, tears must be conserved or replaced in order to provide relief. | | Glaucoma | Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It is a disease of the optic nerve, the part of the eye responsible for carrying the images we see to the brain. The optic nerve is made up of huge numbers of nerve fibers. Glaucoma causes increased pressure within the eye, resulting in damage to these nerve fibers. Because the most common type of glaucoma does not present any noticeable symptoms until serious optic nerve damage has already occurred, early detection and treatment are the keys to preventing the loss of vision from glaucoma. | | Low Vision | Low vision is not the same as blindness or traditional vision problems that can be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Low vision is vision that does not allow you do to the things that you need to do. This is different for different people and may include the inability to distinguish colors, the loss of visual activity, blurred, obstructed or spotty vision, and the loss of visual fields, such as “tunnel vision.” It is usually caused by injury or eye disease such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, but can be a result of a injury or a hereditary condition. | | Pediatric Eye Conditions | Physicians at The Eye Clinic provide comprehensive family eye care, including specialized treatment that may be required by infants and children. |
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