Eye Disease Management Blog

This is 'Healthy Vision Awareness Month', which means it's time to think about your eyes. An eye exam is the only way to detect and diagnose sight-threatening eye conditions.

While there is no cure for macular degeneration as of yet, there are certain treatments that can slow its progression—as well as low vision aids that can improve the quality of life for a person living with imparied vision.

Regular eye exams are essential in detecting and treating Macular Degeneration. Macular degeneration occurs when the macula—the central portion of the retina—begins to wear down, causing central vision loss. People who suffer from macular degeneration tend to lose their “straight ahead” vision, making it difficult to read, drive, and recognize...

Fortunately, with early detection glaucoma can be treated and controlled. Even if you show no signs of glaucoma, there are ways to prevent it from developing or keep it from progressing. Booking regular eye exams with your eye doctor can help slow down or prevent vision loss. Using eye drops,...

If diabetes runs in your family, or if you’ve been diagnosed with the condition yourself, you should be seeing your optometrist regularly for checkups.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause severe vision loss, but early detection can help preserve your vision.