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Prevention and Treatment

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Your eyes are a window to your health. Early signs of these conditions can show on your retina long before you notice any changes to your vision or feel pain. While eye exams generally include a look at the front of the eye to evaluate health and prescription changes, a thorough screening of the retina is critical to verify that your eye is healthy.

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We provide the option of using our latest technology, Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging to screen for diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration and other retinal disease. It is a fast and painless procedure, and you will see a comfortable flash of light to let you know the image of your retina has been taken. Images are available immediately for review and they are useful as a baseline photo for ocular health assessment.

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• Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). Diabetes affects the eyes and the kidneys and is a leading cause of blindness. Retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina.

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• Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The center of the retina (the macula) can become diseased as we get older. this results in alterations to our fine central vision making daily activities such as driving and reading difficult.

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• Glaucoma (Increased Eye Pressure). Glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve and almost always develops without symptoms.

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• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure). Increased pressure can result in changes to blood vessels in the eye, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease (stroke or heart disease).

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