Medical Eye Exams

Cataract Evaluations

If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, you may wonder if cataract surgery is right around the corner. Not to worry. There are many preventive steps you can take to slow the progression of cataracts and preserve your vision. That doesn’t mean you won’t eventually need surgery, but you can at least delay the need for quite a while.
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Glaucoma Evaluations

You might be surprised at how many tests eye doctors use to diagnose glaucoma. A proper diagnosis requires careful evaluation of many aspects of your eye’s health – from eye pressure to cornea thickness to the health of your optic nerve. This article describes how your eye doctor assesses your risk and all the tests needed to properly diagnose glaucoma.
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Hypertensive Eye Exams

Hypertensive eye exams involve evaluating the eyes for signs of damage caused by high blood pressure, which can include retinal changes such as narrowing of blood vessels, hemorrhages, or swelling of the optic nerve. Regular screenings are essential to detect hypertension-related eye complications early and prevent potential vision loss.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Macular degeneration, commonly referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is the single largest cause of sight loss in the developed world and affects more than 10 million Americans. It usually affects people over the age of 60, but has been known to affect those who are younger. It is a painless condition that usually affects both eyes with the loss being experienced in the central vision. It does not affect the peripheral vision, meaning that it does not cause total blindness.
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