Comprehensive Eye Care

Common Eye Conditions

Dry Eye

Signs and symptoms of this common condition are foreign body sensation, sandy, gritty, watery, burning or red eyes. It is a very common condition and can be treated with lubricating eye drops, medicated eye drops, punctual plugs, warm compresses, and other modalities.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working aged individuals in North America. It is important that all diabetics have their eyes examined annually by an eye doctor to detect early signs of diabetic eye disease. This includes a dilated eye exam

Age Related Macular Degeneration

This condition occurs when deposits called drusen accumulate in the macula. The macula is the part of the eye that is used to see objects clearly and to see colour. The accumulation of deposits can lead to dry or wet macular degeneration and can cause severe vision loss and sometimes can be blinding.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is screened for and often diagnosed during comprehensive eye examinations. Please see the detailed section about glaucoma.