
Many eye diseases can lead to vision impairment, vision loss, or blindness. Even if you have 20/20 vision and no obvious symptoms, you may have a severe eye condition that requires treatment.
Research has shown that nearly 15% of Canadians will develop at least 1 of the 4 most common eye diseases that lead to vision loss and blindness in their lifetime. 75% of this vision loss is preventable with early diagnosis and treatment.
At Lakeland Family Eyecare, we provide thorough eye disease testing with advanced diagnostics and tried-and-true techniques for patients of all ages. We aim to provide accurate diagnoses and treatments for various vision-threatening diseases.
Glaucoma is a group of chronic eye diseases that cause progressive damage to the optic nerve.
Although the exact cause of glaucoma is unknown, glaucoma is generally associated with increased internal eye pressure.
There are many types of glaucoma, but the main 3 are:
We use several advanced technologies to test for glaucoma, including digital retinal photography and the Topcon Maestro OCT. These technologies, which enable us to detect the earliest signs of glaucoma, are included in our comprehensive eye exam.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the progressive deterioration of the macula, the part of the retina responsible for detailed central vision. As the name indicates, AMD is related to the aging process and is the leading cause of blindness in North Americans over 55.
Patients can have one or both of the following types of AMD:
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens. Light rays that travel into the eye are focused through the lens onto the retina. As the lens clouds, light is diffused and cannot properly focus on the retina, impacting vision and eyesight.
According to the CNIB, over 3.5 million Canadians have cataracts. Cataracts are common in Canadians over 60, and they’re easily treated. There is no need to suffer from vision loss due to cataracts. Cataract treatments are well studied and proven to be highly successful.
Have you ever noticed dark specks shaped like dots, squiggles, or cobwebs that seem to move away when you try to look at them? These are known as floaters. They are most visible when you look at bright backgrounds, such as a clear blue sky or snow on a sunny day.
Spots of light in your field of vision are known as flashes. They’re not caused by anything outside the body, but by physical pressure placed on the retina, the light-sensitive tissue on the back of the eye.
Many people will experience flashes or floaters sporadically throughout their lives. For the most part, these instances are nothing to worry about and are a natural part of aging.
However, they may indicate an issue if they’ve increased in frequency and quantity. They may indicate a serious eye condition that needs immediate attention.
Sudden onset of eye flashes or floaters may indicate:
An optometrist should always investigate any abnormal change to your eyesight.
Conjunctivitis may be highly contagious. Most patients are not aware of the type of pink eye they have and risk infecting others. There are 3 primary types of conjunctivitis, all of which we are equipped to treat onsite.
You may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Treatment is most effective when eye disease is detected and diagnosed early. This step starts with a comprehensive eye exam. Please call us today and book your appointment!
You can find us on 51st Avenue, next to the Fire Hall and the Sunglass Cove.
Find us on the corner of Main & 52nd Street, across from Westline Autowash.
You can find us on 51st Avenue, next to the Fire Hall and the Sunglass Cove.
Find us on the corner of Main & 52nd Street, across from Westline Autowash.
We understand that as parents, especially new parents with their first child, it is easy to overthink and overreact when it comes to our children. Parenthood is full of constant new experiences, and we are bombarded by articles, videos, and other media telling us the importance of this check-up or that exam. We get it. […]
We understand that as parents, especially new parents with their first child, it is easy to overthink and overreact when it comes to our children. Parenthood is full of constant new experiences, and we are bombarded by articles, videos, and other media telling us the importance of this check-up or that exam. We get it. […]
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