Common eye conditions that we see in our office.

   Foreign Body:  Round piece of metal lodged onto the front of the eye.  Safety glasses should be used for eye protection.

   Corneal neovascularization:  Blood vessel growth showing that the eye is suffocating due to contact lens over wear.  Decrease wearing time and back up glasses recommended.

  Corneal scar:  Permanent white scar on the surface of the eye due to contact lens abuse.   Decrease wearing time and back up glasses recommended.

   Pterygium: A cloudy film growing to the front of the eye.  Sunglasses and a hat are recommended when outdoors.

  Cataract:  A cloud that blocks light from getting into the eye and causing blurry vision.  Sunglasses are recommended to prevent cataracts.

  Retinal Melanoma:  Freckle to the back of the eye that could be cancerous.  Dilation and visual field testing is recommended. 

     Diabetic Retinopathy:  Bleeding to the back of the eye from diabetes.  Patients should have routine dilation and visual field testing.

  Hypertensive Retinopathy:  Bleeding to the back of the eye caused by high blood pressure.  Dilation and visual field testing is recommended yearly.