Eye Disease Management and Treatment
Detecting eye conditions and diseases in their early stages is made possible through our advanced diagnostic tools, which allow us to implement timely interventions so we can preserve eye and visual health.
Common Eye Conditions
Hyperopia
Hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, occurs when the eye is shorter or the lens is too concave, causing distant objects to be clear but close-up objects to appear blurry. Hyperopia can be corrected with prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, or LASIK surgery, if you’re eligible.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a vision condition caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, resulting in blurred or distorted vision at all distances. Corrective options for astigmatism include glasses, toric contact lenses, and LASIK surgery may also be considered.
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is an age-related condition that makes it challenging to read fine print or perform close-up tasks. Progressive, bifocal, or multifocal glasses or contact lenses are effective solutions for correcting presbyopia.
Myopia
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, occurs when the eye is elongated or the cornea is too curved, causing distant objects to appear blurry. Eyeglasses and contact lenses are reliable methods for correcting your child’s myopia.
Dry Eye
Dry eye syndrome is a chronic condition caused by insufficient tear production or poor tear quality. It leads to discomfort, redness, and blurry vision. Our personalized treatment plans effectively manage dry eye symptoms and offer long-term relief.
If you’d like to learn more or have any concerns, book an appointment at Eye Care Group of Southern Oregon in Grants Pass today.
Eye Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
With years of experience, our experienced eye doctors are skilled in detecting and diagnosing various eye diseases before any permanent vision damage or loss occurs
Eye Disease Management in Grants Pass & Cave Junction
Glaucoma
Glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that damages the optic nerve and can result in progressive vision loss, is one area of expertise. Open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma are the two main types. While open-angle glaucoma develops gradually without noticeable symptoms initially, angle-closure glaucoma can cause sudden and severe symptoms like eye pain, blurred vision, and the appearance of halos around lights. Our eye doctor utilizes advanced diagnostics to detect glaucoma in its earliest stages, allowing for prompt intervention and treatment.
Cataracts
Cataracts are a common age-related condition characterized by the clouding of the eye's lens, causing blurry vision and visual disturbances. The good news is that cataract surgery, involving the replacement of the natural lens with an artificial one, is an effective treatment for this condition.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration, a progressive eye disease impacting the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision, is another area of expertise. There are two main forms: dry and wet macular degeneration. While dry AMD progresses slowly, causing gradual central vision loss, wet AMD, though less common, can result in rapid and severe vision loss due to abnormal blood vessel growth in the macula. Treatments range from monitoring to anti-VEGF injections or photodynamic therapy.
Diabetic Eye Care
For people with diabetes, our diabetic eye care services focus on monitoring and managing complications associated with the condition, such as diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.
Call Eye Care Group of Southern Oregon to book your eye exam today!