Cataract

Opacity or clouding of the human lens. When this clouding impairs vision, surgery may be required.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Retinal changes in people with Diabetes. Growth of new blood vessels in the retina that break and cause hemorrhages. It is very important that people with diabetes have annual eye exams. Changes in the retina may not always be apparent to the patient, and a dilated exam may catch early signs.

Dry Eyes (Keratitis Sicca)

When the eyes do not produce as many tears, or that the tears are not staying on the surface of the eye as long as they should. Your eye doctor may be able to help soothe the symptoms with drops or other procedures.

Glaucoma

There are many different types of glaucoma, but generally it is when the intraocular pressure in the eye is elevated. This can cause damage to the optic nerve which in turn causes a decrease in the patients visual field (or peripheral vision). Patients usually can not feel their pressure fluxuate or may not notice a decrease in their visual field. It is very important to keep regular check ups with your doctor in order to track your pressure.

Headaches

If you have a headache in or around your eyes it may be from eyestrain. This can be triggered by being stressed, tired, or working in poor lighting conditions. Your eye doctor can examine your eyes to rule out any eye health problems.

Migraine

A Migraine is a type of vascular headache that affects about one person in ten. Visual Symptoms may occur, such as flashes of light, zigzag lines, or even temporary loss of vision.

Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

In some children, sight does not continue to develop properly in one eye even though the structures of the eye are normal and healthy. Often associated with eye muscle imbalance and crossing of the eyes.

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a term for a number of different disorders that have a common end result: the light-sensing cells of the central region of the retina, the macula, malfunction and eventually die, with gradual decline and loss of central vision, while peripheral vision is retained. Although there is no cure, there are certain instances in which severe visual loss may be prevented and therefore annual eye exams are important.

Retinal Detachment

A Retinal Detachment is a serious condition that can lead to severe visual impairment or even total blindness. The retina is the back layer of the eye and acts like the film of a camera. If any section of this retina is lifted or pulled from it's normal position this can cause some vision loss. The symptoms of a retinal detachment can be: a curtain of darkness comes into your vision, bright flashes of light, or even a "spider web" effect in your vision. You should call your eye doctor as soon as possible.