Promoting Better Vision: Innovative Approaches to Eye Disease Management
Effective eye disease management is pivotal in maintaining vision and quality of life. Using a combination of expertise from eye doctors, medical doctors, and ophthalmologists, we offer tailored solutions that manage current eye diseases and prevent future complications.
Our Approach to Eye Disease Management
Cataract Surgery: Enhancing Vision with Precision and Care
Cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens that’s triggered by aging, can significantly impair vision and make everyday activities challenging.
Our cataract surgery service is designed to ensure patients receive meticulous care through every phase of their journey. Starting with comprehensive evaluations to gauge the cataract's severity, we discuss lens replacement options and set clear expectations before surgery.
Performed by our expert ophthalmologists, the procedure is followed by attentive follow-up care, focusing on complication monitoring, discomfort management, and precise vision correction through YAG laser surgery.
YAG Laser Surgery
YAG laser capsulotomy is commonly used post-cataract surgery to address posterior capsule opacification, a condition that can cause vision to become cloudy again after cataract removal. The procedure creates a small opening in the cloudy capsule, restoring clear vision.
Glaucoma Testing & Treatment: A Strategy to Preserve Vision
Glaucoma's stealthy progression requires vigilant monitoring and timely intervention. Our glaucoma testing includes intraocular pressure measurement, peripheral vision assessment, and optic nerve analysis, to diagnose the disease in its early stages.
This allows us to focus on personalized care and select the most appropriate interventions from a range of options such as medicated eye drops, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), or traditional surgical techniques, depending on the severity and type of glaucoma.
Prescribing Topical Drugs for Glaucoma
These drugs are designed for direct application to the eye, offering targeted treatment that minimizes physical side effects. By prescribing topical medications, our optometrists and ophthalmologists aim to lower eye pressure, reducing the risk of vision loss.
Keratoconus Care
This progressive eye disease is caused by a thinning and bulging cornea, resulting in distorted vision. Treatment options vary based on severity, ranging from custom soft contact lenses and rigid gas permeable lenses to corneal cross-linking—a procedure that strengthens the corneal tissue to slow its progression.
Macular Degeneration: Targeted Treatments to Protect Central Vision
Managing age-related macular degeneration requires a proactive approach through comprehensive eye exams and monitoring.
For those with dry AMD, caused by a build-up of yellow deposits on the macula, our recommendations may include lifestyle changes, such as dietary modifications and smoking cessation, alongside vitamin supplements to slow progression.
In cases of wet AMD, caused by abnormal blood vessels growing beneath the macula, we offer advanced treatments like anti-VEGF therapy to reduce neovascularization and prevent further damage.
Diabetic Eye Disease: Proactive Management to Safeguard Vision
The impact of diabetes on eye health can be profound, with risks of serious eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness if left untreated.
By emphasizing the importance of regular eye exams, we’re able to use advanced imaging techniques to assess retinal health and identify signs of damage before they progress.
Tailored treatment plans may include laser photocoagulation, intravitreal injections, controlling blood sugar levels, or lifestyle modifications to address the specific needs of each patient.
Prescribing Oral Medication
Oral medications play a pivotal role in treating a variety of eye conditions, ranging from severe infections to inflammation. They allow us to address physical conditions that impact eye health or provide an alternative when topical treatments are insufficient.
Prescribing Oral Steroids
Oral steroids are prescribed for severe ocular inflammation or autoimmune conditions affecting the eye. These powerful medications can quickly reduce inflammation, providing relief from pain and preventing further damage to ocular tissues. However, due to potential side effects, their use is carefully monitored, and treatment protocols are tailored to balance efficacy with safety.
Use of Injectables
Injectables, including anti-VEGF agents and corticosteroids, have transformed the treatment of conditions like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Administered directly into the eye, these injectable medications can halt disease progression and, in some cases, improve vision. This approach allows for high concentrations of medication to be delivered precisely where needed, maximizing effectiveness while reducing systemic exposure.