Your vision is an essential piece of overall health. Patients with few visual concerns may not pause to consider the possibility of eye disease. It can be alarming to hear that a large number of eye diseases present with no early warning signs or symptoms.
However, your routine eye exam is the first essential step toward maintaining overall visual health. Our optometrists screen for eye disease in every routine eye exam. We aim to find and treat eye diseases as early as possible.
Be proactive with your visual health; book your yearly eye exam today!
Regular eye exams help protect your health and manage vision problems. Our eye imaging technology, assessments, and discussions are crucial in detecting and treating many common eye conditions and diseases.
Our dedicated optometrists combine their extensive knowledge of eye conditions and diseases with information gathered from individual assessments. This allows us to understand your unique eyes and protect them from common eye conditions and diseases.
Many eye diseases have no early symptoms, and damage can be irreversible by the time you notice vision changes. Early detection through regular eye exams increases treatment options and can reduce vision loss.
We manage and monitor conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, and conjunctivitis, providing guidance from prescription eye drops to lifelong monitoring. If you experience sudden vision changes such as flashes, tunnel vision, blurriness, or floaters, contact us immediately for an emergency eye check.
You may have already dealt with troublesome conjunctivitis (also known as pink eye) if you have small children. Pink eye can be highly contagious and has several possible causes.
Visit Glencoe Optometrists if you suspect someone in your household has pink eye. We can perform a professional exam to determine if the cause of infection is viral, allergic, or bacterial.
Cataracts are a natural part of the aging process. Your eye’s lens experiences a gradual clouding, which results in blurred vision.
Cataracts develop naturally and gradually, but some risk factors can exacerbate your chances of developing them earlier in life, such as:
Symptoms of cataracts can include:
Cataracts can be managed with prescription lenses during the early stages. Once they progress and impact your quality of life, cataract surgery can restore your vision.
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that cause progressive damage to the optic nerve. This condition is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it develops gradually; many patients are unaware of its presence until the most advanced stages.
There are a few risk factors that can increase your likelihood of developing glaucoma, including:
Early diagnosis and swift treatment can help manage glaucoma and prevent vision loss. Keeping up with your routine eye exams is essential for your visual health.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) causes damage to the macula, a small but essential part of the eye responsible for central vision, which is located at the retina’s centre.
Like many other eye diseases, there are few noticeable symptoms at the onset of this condition. Typically, vision is already compromised before the patient notices any changes to their vision.
AMD has 2 forms, dry and wet:
We understand that living with an eye disease can be stressful, but we will be with you every step of the way. We’re a compassionate and experienced practice, striving to make our patients feel comfortable and supported.
If you have questions about eye diseases or would like more information about personalized treatment options, contact our team to book an appointment.
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