- CryotherapyEye inflammation or injury can cause the vitreous humor to tear slightly or detach completely from the retina. If left untreated, retinal detachment can lead to vision loss and even blindness. A retina specialist treats this condition with laser surgery, cryotherapy (freezing therapy), or surgical repair.
- Emergency Care
- GlaucomaGlaucoma can silently creep up on us, affecting our vision without us even noticing. It’s like a stealthy thief that steals away our eyesight bit by bit.
- Ophthalmology
- Macular DegenerationThe macula is the focal point of the retina and is responsible for central vision. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is common in older adults, causes the macula to deteriorate.
- Laser Eye SurgeryAge-related farsightedness can be easily corrected with reading glasses, bifocals, multifocals, progressives and, in some cases, eye surgery.
- CataractsThe specialized attention given by dedicated geriatric optometrists has been linked with more successful outcomes from surgical procedures to remove cataracts.
- Cataract SurgeryA total geriatric eye exam will inspect for the signs or effects of these risk factors. Cataracts are perhaps the most prevalent ocular disease in the elderly, and another significant feature of geriatric eye care is quality preoperative and postoperative management for cataract surgery.
- Eye ExamA contact lens exam will include both a comprehensive eye exam to check your overall eye health, your general vision prescription, and a contact lens consultation + measurement to determine the proper lens fit.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Studies show that many children with learning disabilities also have visual issues that can make it even more difficult to learn. And sometimes, visual problems are misdiagnosed as ADHD or a learning disability because they share some of the same symptoms.
- Depression
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness is American adults. It affects blood vessels in the retina and blood vessels may swell and leak fluid in your eye. If it goes untreated, it can cause serious problems such as vision loss and retinal detachment.
- Sports MedicineFurthermore, 90% of people who suffer concussions after external impacts such as a car accident experience vision problems. Vehicular accidents, serious falls and sports injuries are some of the leading causes of TBIs, including concussions.
- Neck Pain