Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

See Deeper into Your Eye Health

There’s more to your vision than meets the eye.

Eye diseases and conditions can develop for years without showing noticeable symptoms, but once they affect your vision, the results can be permanent.

With the help of North Park Optometry’s array of specialty technology and our team of passionate eye care professionals, we can look deep into your eye’s health and detect issues you might not know you have.

The first step, though, is booking an appointment at North Park Optometry.

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The Right Tech for the Job

The key to managing an eye health problem is detecting it as early as possible. And sometimes, the key to early detection is using comprehensive diagnostic technologies during an eye exam.

Some of the most common technologies we use include retinal imaging devices like optical coherence tomography and fundus photography, but we may use other techniques like tonometry and corneal topography to get a complete look into your eye health.

To learn more about the tech we might use during your eye exam, please visit our Specialty Technology page.

Common Eye Diseases & Conditions

The risk of developing an eye disease is different for everyone, and not every eye disease affects people the same way.

However, the best way to detect an eye disease is to have regular eye exams. If you have a higher risk of developing an eye disease, we may recommend more frequent eye exams so we can monitor your eye health and detect changes should they occur.

If you have an eye disease, we can personalize a strategy based on the disease in question, your eye health, and your lifestyle to help manage the issue and preserve your sight.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve. The optic nerve is responsible for sending information from your eyes to your brain. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, leading to permanent vision loss.

Most types of glaucoma generally occur when your eye’s internal pressure (intraocular pressure or IOP) is too high, but some types of glaucoma can develop even when your IOP is within normal range.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye disease that typically affects adults over 50. It affects the macula, the area of the eye responsible for the central vision you need for reading, writing, and recognizing faces.

Diabetic Eye Diseases

Diabetes can increase the risk of several eye diseases, including glaucoma and cataracts. However, the most common diabetes-related eye diseases include diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

Please visit our Diabetic Eye Exams page to learn more about these diseases and how they can affect your eyes.

Cataracts

Cataracts are a common eye condition many people can develop as they grow older, and it may lead to blindness if it isn’t corrected.

Cataracts develop when proteins in your eye’s lens start to break down and clump together, causing the eyes to become more rigid and go foggy, obstructing your vision.

Preserve Your Vision Today

Whether you’re living with an eye disease or not, regular eye exams are essential for protecting your vision and eye health. Book your next appointment today and let our doctors elevate your eye care experience to new heights today.

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