A cataract is when your eye's lens becomes cloudy, making your vision look blurry, hazy, or less colorful. Cataracts are typically seen in older adults but can happen to anyone at any age. However, aging is the most common cause and this is due to normal eye changes that begin after age 40. At our office, our ophthalmologist will examine and test your eyes to make a cataract diagnosis. We do offer cataract laser surgery when your cataracts are interferring with your daily life.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss and blindness. The earlier it's diagnosed, the more effective the treatment. However, symptoms of noticeable vision loss often only occur once the disease has progressed. Once vision is lost, it usually can’t be restored. Since symptoms are often absent, regular eye exams which include a glaucoma screening, are essential. If our eye doctors detect glaucoma, we provide treatment that includes medicated eye drops, pills, laser procedures, and minor surgical procedures depending on the type and stage of glaucoma.
The iris is made up of muscular fibers that control the amount of light entering the pupil so that we can see clearly. In some people, the iris can become inflamed. This eye condition is called iritis. It usually develops quickly and generally affects only one eye. Signs and symptoms may include pain in the eye, red eye, blurred vision, headache, and more.
Macular Degeneration is an eye disease affecting the center of the retina, causing loss of vision. Because it is so commonly associated with aging, it is also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over age 50. Symptoms of macular degeneration can often go unnoticed and include:
We are equipped and experienced in diagnosing and managing macular degeneration.
Floaters are small specks moving in your field of vision. They are actually tiny clumps of gel or cells inside the clear jelly-like fluid that fills the inside of your eye. Floaters can have different shapes, such as little dots, circles, lines, clouds, or cobwebs.
Flashes look like flashing lights or lightning streaks when your eye rubs or pulls on the retina. These flashes of light can appear off and on for several weeks or months. If you notice the sudden appearance of flashes, it could mean that the retina has been torn.
Macular edema is a retinal condition that develops from leaky blood vessels that course below, above, or within the retinal layers of your eye. There are many causes of macular edema. In most cases, the retina is injured, inflamed, infected, or experiencing low blood flow. Macular edema causes painless blurring of central vision in one or both eyes. In some cases, the eye may be red or sensitive to light.
Our eye doctors can diagnose retinal detachment eye conditions. Retinal detachment is an eye problem that happens when your retina is pulled away from its normal position at the back of your eye. Some symptoms include seeing a lot of floaters or small dark spots, flashes of light, or a dark shadow. The symptoms of retinal detachment often come on quickly. If the retinal detachment isn’t treated right away, more of the retina can detach, which increases the risk of permanent vision loss or blindness.
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Phone: 304-327-8128
Email: theblaydesclinic@tbcwv.com
Address: 1109 West Cumberland Road, Bluefield, WV, 24701