Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Protecting Your Eye Health & Vision

A comprehensive eye exam is more than just checking your vision—it’s also essential for detecting eye diseases. Many conditions, such as glaucoma or macular degeneration, can progress silently, showing few early symptoms.

Early detection can help protect your long-term vision health. By examining your eyes, our team can identify early signs of these diseases and recommend treatments to protect your sight. Whether you’re dealing with cataracts or diabetic eye disease, early detection can help preserve your vision.

Prioritize your eye health by scheduling an exam today—it’s a small step that can make a big difference for your eye health and vision.

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Why Early Detection Matters

Maintaining your vision is crucial to daily life, but many eye diseases progress without obvious symptoms. Regular eye exams help your optometrist spot warning signs of diseases and conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Catching these issues early can lead to simpler, more cost-effective treatments and a better chance of preserving your vision.

Common Eye Diseases We Manage

At Belleview Eye Associates, we prioritize your eye health by providing care for a range of common eye diseases.

We encourage our patients to ask questions about their eye health so that we can provide care and guidance. We’re here to be a resource for you every step of the way.

Here are some of the conditions that we treat and manage.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by high eye pressure. In extreme cases, it can lead to vision loss, making regular exams crucial for detection and management.

Managing glaucoma may involve prescription eye drops or other therapies to reduce eye pressure and help protect your vision.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina, leading to vision problems. Symptoms may include blurred vision and dark spots.

We offer diabetic eye exams so that our team can work closely with you to monitor your eye health as a part of your overall diabetic care plan.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

AMD affects central vision, making it harder to read or recognize faces, drive, or do close-up work. Symptoms are progressive, often coming on slowly and increasing over time. Often, there are little to no early symptoms.

AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in adults, which is why we recommend regular eye exams for those over the age of 50, or those with a family history of AMD.

Cataracts

Cataracts cause the eye’s lens to become cloudy, leading to blurry vision, difficulty seeing at night, and light sensitivity. They are a natural part of aging, but we can help slow their progression by protecting our eyes from the sun with sunglasses.

Surgery is an effective way to treat and manage cataracts. During cataract surgery, the cloudy lens is replaced with a clear, artificial one to restore clear vision.

Our Diagnostic Technology

At Belleview Eye Associates, we strive to offer our patients personalized, preventative healthcare.

That’s why we’ve invested in technology to provide our team with detailed information about your vision and eye health, allowing us to individualize our approach to your care.

Explore some technologies we may use to detect and manage eye disease early.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

OCT is a noninvasive, imaging test that captures detailed images of the retina’s layers. It uses special light waves to create a 3D scan of your eye.

OCT testing helps us detect conditions like macular degeneration and glaucoma early on by providing a closer look at the retina, allowing for more tailored treatment.

Corneal Topography

Corneal topography helps create a detailed map of your cornea, giving us insights into its shape and overall health. The procedure is quick and noninvasive. You’ll simply look into a device as it captures an image of your eye.

Corneal topography can help us monitor changes in your cornea over time, tailoring your care to your unique needs.

Visual Field Testing

Visual field testing helps measure the full range of your peripheral vision, which can help us detect eye conditions like glaucoma.

Visual field testing is a simple tool that allows us to map your field of vision. It helps us identify potential early vision loss and create a personalized plan to manage and treat underlying conditions.

Take Control of Your Eye Health

Regular eye exams are the first step in protecting your vision from eye diseases. Our team is here to offer personalized care and technology that can help safeguard your sight.

Schedule your appointment today and take the next step toward lasting eye health.

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