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<p> We are certified to diagnose, treat, and manage some of the most common eye diseases.  Here are just a few: </p><h4><u>Glaucoma</u><br /></h4><p>Glaucoma is an eye disease where the optic nerve (a cord that transmits visual information from the eye to the brain) degenerates.  Glaucoma is often times associated with a high internal eye pressure (intraocular pressure).  When left untreated, glaucoma can lead to eventual permanent vision loss, which in most cases, is painless.  Vision loss usually begins at the edges of your vision (peripheral vision). Continual vision loss can lead to complete blindness.  The treatment of glaucoma, varying from eye drops to surgery, depends on the type of glaucoma you are diagnosed with and how advanced the disease is.  During your exam, we will perform various procedures to diagnose the type of glaucoma you have, and determine the best treatment plan for you.</p><p> </p><h4><u>Macular Degeneration </u></h4><p>Macular Degeneration is a disease that affects your central vision that is needed to read and drive.  In advanced cases, it can lead to serious vision loss.  Early detection of this sight-threatening disease can lead to the preservation of your vision.</p><p> </p><h4><u>Cataracts</u></h4><p>A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens.  The lens is made mostly of water, and the protein inside the lens is arranged in a precise manner so as to keep the lens clear, and allow the maximum amount of light to enter the eye.  As we age, some of this protein begins to degenerate and loses its regular arrangement, thus leading to a loss of clarity of the lens.  This is a cataract, and over time, it may grow larger and denser, clouding more of your vision and making it harder for you to see.  Cataracts are usually diagnosed during routine eye exams, and management will depend on the severity of the cataract.  By evaluating your visual needs and the degree of cataract, we will determine your need for cataract surgery.  </p><p>Make an appointment today, and let us properly care for the health of your eyes! </p>

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