Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management in Webster

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that worsens your central vision. Aging affects the macula, leading to eventual vision loss. The macula slowly loses the cells needed for central vision, affecting your ability to read, drive, or recognize your loved one’s facial expressions.

There are 2 forms of AMD: dry and wet, each requiring different management strategies. When addressing this disease, our team can recommend several treatments and help track changes in your vision.

A cataract is the clouding of your eye’s lens, typically caused by age. The lens becomes more stiff and opaque with time as proteins and fibers break down and clump together. When cataracts progress, it can feel as if you are looking through a foggy window, affecting your ability to drive or recognize faces.

Cataracts are usually treatable with a stronger glasses prescription, but this is not sustainable. Cataract surgery is typically necessary to restore your eyesight when your vision becomes significantly affected.

Diabetic retinopathy is a vision-threatening disease for people with diabetes. It occurs when damaged blood vessels in the retina swell and leak fluid and blood. The later stages of this disease can lead to continued bleeding or scarring.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, the part of your eye responsible for sending signals to your brain. This disease can lead to severe vision loss, but glaucoma can develop symptom-free until your vision is affected.

Many types of glaucoma exist, affecting your eye health and vision. Depending on the type of glaucoma, several treatment options are available.