Your Vision Is Our Priority
Diseases and disorders of the eye have the potential to reduce your quality of life seriously, and because many of them have no initial symptoms, you may not be aware of them until the disease has become advanced. Early testing is essential, particularly when it comes to conditions with a genetic component such as age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma. Ask your optometrist to perform testing for the following common eye diseases if you have reason to believe you may be at risk.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma affects the optic nerve of the eye and can lead to severe vision loss and even blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. Be sure to let your optometrist know if you have a family history of glaucoma. Those over 60 are also at elevated risk as well as African and Mexican Americans.
Macular Degeneration
More than 10 million Americans currently suffer from some form of macular degeneration, making it the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the country. Unfortunately, it’s also considered incurable at this point, which makes early detection even more important. Risk factors include age and genetics, and smoking.
Cataracts
One of the leading causes of vision loss in those over the age of 40, cataracts cause the ocular lens to become progressively clouded. Several types of treatment are available, including outpatient surgery.
Don’t Delay
Please don’t hesitate to contact our office location if you have reason to believe that you may require testing and treatment for any of the above conditions.
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