Allergies
If you've got itchy, teary, red and swollen eyes, those are key signs of allergies. We've got tips on relief.

Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Amblyopia usually develops in young children and can result in permanent visual dysfunction if not diagnosed and treated early on.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
An estimated 13 million Americans have signs of this sight-threatening disease, the world's number-one cause of blindness. We can determine if this condition exists and discuss modern treatment options. Contact us to find out what's new in ARMD research and vitamin/supplement therapy.

Astigmatism
With a name more ominous than its prognosis, this form of blurry vision due to an irregularly shaped cornea is commonly correctable with glasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery.

Cataracts
A clouding of the lens of the eye. Usually a normal consequence of the aging process, cataract surgery has now become a brief, painless out-patient procedure. We take pride in personally explaining your diagnosis, treatment plan and post operative care. Our goal is a stress free surgery experience.

CMV Retinitis
About 80% of the adult population has been exposed to the cytomegalovirus (CMV), but it usually only causes trouble in people with poor immune systems, such as AIDS patients. Improvements in drug treatments have reduced the number of CMV retinitis sufferers.

Color Blindness
Those with a color deficiency have a hard time distinguishing red from green, or blue from yellow. A new kind of spectacle lens can help.

Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Inflammation of the eye's outer membrane can trigger redness, swelling, itching and tearing, and means staying out of contact lenses for at least a few days. We determine the cause and prescribe proper treatment.

Crossed Eyes (Strabismus)
Misaligned eyes, or strabismus, can mean not only crossed eyes but also eyes that point outward, upward or downward in the relaxed position. Wearing appropriate eyeglasses or contact lenses can reduce the eye turn. Sometimes eye muscle surgery is necessary to correct it.

Diabetic Retinopathy
The retina in the back portion of the eye is like the film in the camera. In diabetes, the blood vessels can leak fluid and blood causing poor vision and if not properly treated, blindness. We emphasize preventive care and early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.

Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Weakened eye muscles the normal aging process can cause the upper eyelids to droop over time. Surgery can remedy the problem.

Dry Eyes
A very common conditon, particularly in the fall and winter months. Find out why eyes become dry, and the problems that can result. We have a wide selection of eyedrops and special painless tear drainage duct plugs that can help restore the moisture your eyes need to stay comfortable and healthy.

Eye Safety
How to protect your eyes on the job or at play, and what to do when there's a mishap.

Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
Hyperopia is a visual disorder in which you see better from a distance than up close. Glasses, contact lenses or surgery can correct the problem.

Floaters and Spots
Common signs of a detached retina, spots and floaters can also occur with migraine, injury or other common benign eye problems. We perform a thorough dilated examination to determine the cause.

Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a silent, usually painless cause of chronic damage to the optic nerve and a gradually diminished field of vision. It can be hereditary. We have the latest diagnostic testing instruments.  Drops every day and sometimes laser or surgery are necessary to keep the eye pressure down. Contact us to learn about the latest treatments and other glaucoma news.

Keratoconus
This condition begins in a person's teens or early twenties when the cornea thins and bulges forward into a cone shape. Special contact lenses or corneal transplant surgery may be necessary.

Light Sensitivity
Lots of serious ocular conditions can be the underlying cause of bothersome light sensitivity. Don't let it go unexamined.

Nearsightedness (Myopia)
About a third of the population is nearsighted; that is, they can see fine up close, but distant objects are a blur. Glasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery can correct myopia.

Ocular Hypertension
Elevated eye pressure is not necessarily a problem, unless it leads to glaucoma. If you have ocular hypertension, have it checked out regularly. Pressure-lowering drops may be in order.

Presbyopia
Presbyopia happens to those in their 40s and older when the lens within the eye loses its elasticity and can no longer focus up close as well as before. Reading material is held at arm's length and reading vision is poor in reduced light. Glasses and contact lenses can help, and soon there will be surgery options. Call for a complete evaluation and treatment options.

Retinal Detachment
Flashes of lights, floating spots, and sometimes loss of side vision are the classic warning signs of a detached retina. Get this checked out right away, because prompt treatment can prevent serious and permanent vision loss.

Retinitis Pigmentosa
Poor night vision and an ever-narrowing field of vision beginning in childhood herald this rare hereditary disorder. Vitamin A therapy may retard its progress.

Styes
A stye (more properly called a chalazion) is a benign inflammatory swelling of the oil glands of the eyelid. Apply a properly prepared (102 degrees) warm compress for 20 minutes 3 to 4 times a day and it should drain and heal within a few days' time. If not, call us for a complete evaluation and treatment options.