Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Preserving Your Eye Health

Diagnosing and managing eye diseases is crucial to maintaining your overall eye health. Many eye conditions can begin with little to no noticeable symptoms. Monitoring and managing eye health helps us detect problems as soon as possible. With an in-depth evaluation of your vision, we can focus on protecting one of your most important senses.

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Caring for Your Eyesight & Vision

Many people think of normal or healthy vision as 20/20. But visual acuity only measures one aspect of vision. When we assess your eyes health and vision, we look at more than how well you can read a letter chart without glasses. You may have 20/20 vision but have poor visual function, such as limited depth perception.

Our in-depth eye care approach focuses on the health of your overall vision.

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Thorough Eye Care Through Technology

Technology can significantly support diagnostic accuracy. There’s so much going on beneath the surface of the eye, from changes to the eye’s lens to the optic nerve. Comprehensive eye exams evaluate more than what the unaided eye can see.

Our technology provides a thorough evaluation of various tissue and visual functions. It can also allow us to show you details about your eye health, from the meibomian glands (tear glands in the eyelids) to the layers of the retina (back of the eye).

We’re passionate about technology that enhances our ability to educate, diagnose, and treat.

OCT & Optomap

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technology. Light waves are used to capture high-resolution images of the retina, the back part of the eye. OCT scans can help detect and manage conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
The optomap allows us to see an 82% view of the eye with a single image, providing a significantly wider view compared to traditional scans.

Topography

Topography is a non-invasive imaging technology used to assess the curvature and shape of the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye. The measurements can help diagnose and manage conditions such as corneal disorders or inform contact lens fittings and vision correction surgeries, like LASIK.

Visual Field Testing

Visual field testing (a perimetry test) is a non-invasive procedure used to evaluate the full range of peripheral vision (side vision). It can help detect and monitor eye diseases, such as glaucoma.

A visual field analyzer assesses a patient’s ability to spot objects or flashing lights appearing in their side vision while focusing straight ahead.

Eye Exams Help with Early Detection of Eye Diseases

The more we see you, the more we understand your eye care needs. Regular, comprehensive eye exams are essential to maintaining your vision and detecting early signs of eye disease. Many diseases can significantly affect tissue or function before you notice changes to your eyesight. Monitoring even tiny changes in your eyes helps us prepare for your future care needs.

Eye exams allow us to be proactive about your care. Early detection can support effective management or treatment for many common eye diseases and conditions.

Cataracts

Cataracts are a common condition affecting the eye’s lens, causing it to become cloudy and impair vision. Symptoms may include blurred vision, sensitivity to light, and difficulty seeing at night. Vision impairment can worsen over time, making glasses or contact lenses ineffective.
Regular eye exams help us detect and manage changes to your vision. We also offer cataract surgery co-management, acting as your guide through the process.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that can cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. The damage can lead to severe vision loss if untreated. Symptoms often include blurred or distorted vision and dark spots or floaters. Diabetic retinopathy also increases the risk of developing glaucoma, macular edema, and retinal detachment.

People with diabetes should schedule regular diabetic eye exams to help detect changes to eye health and intervene as early as possible to preserve vision.

Dry Eye

Dry eye disease is a common, chronic condition occurring when the eyes produce too few tears or poor quality tears. Symptoms may include dryness, burning, grittiness, or excessive tearing.

We assess your eye health and tear quality, including an evaluation of your tear glands using meibography (a non-invasive imaging technology). Then, we create a personalized dry eye treatment plan based on eye health and lifestyle. Treatment options can include eye drops, punctal plugs, or intense pulsed light therapy (IPL).

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases occurring when there is damage to the optic nerve. The progressive damage can lead to vision loss if untreated. The disease can develop with few symptoms but usually begins with peripheral (side) vision loss.

Routine eye exams are essential for diagnosing and managing glaucoma, especially as many patients may not experience symptoms until the condition has progressed significantly. Measuring intraocular pressure (fluid pressure inside the eye) and retinal scans allow us to assess optic nerve health.

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. When the macula deteriorates, it can cause blurred or distorted vision, a blind spot in central vision, or decreased color vision. The disease is often referred to as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) because it’s the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50.

While there is no cure for macular degeneration, early detection and treatment can help slow progression to preserve vision. Regular eye exams allow us to monitor eye health and make personalized recommendations.

Focused on Your Eye Care

In-depth eye care is our focus. We’re dedicated to supporting our patient’s vision and overall health. With regular, thorough evaluations, we can prepare personalized care to preserve your long-term visual health.

Schedule an appointment at Modern Focus Optometry for your next comprehensive eye exam.

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We’re located in the Fairfield Woods Plaza, off the Black Rock Turnpike & across from Fairfield Woods Rd. Free parking is available in the lot just steps from our door.