At Van Eeden & Le Roux, we are committed to ensuring that your eye health remains at its optimal best. Besides preventative care, our optometrists are trained to help diagnose and manage specific eye disorders that can disrupt your vision.
Here are some of the eye diseases that we provide screening for at our optometry practice.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that increase pressure within the eye, leading to permanent optic nerve damage.
It mainly affects older adults but can occur at any age, making it a leading cause of preventable blindness.
The condition develops gradually and often has no symptoms until later stages, when vision loss becomes irreversible.
We strongly recommend regular glaucoma screenings, especially for those over 40. A complete eye exam is the only reliable way to detect glaucoma early and slow its progression through treatment.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Many don’t realize that diabetes can lead to vision loss and blindness.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the eyes. Early stages often show no symptoms, but as it progresses, you may experience rings, flashing lights, blank spots, double or hazy vision, or overall vision loss.
Careful diabetes management can help prevent vision issues. If diagnosed, regular eye exams are essential, and early treatment can help slow damage and reduce the risk of blindness.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in people over the age of 50. This eye disorder affects central vision and the ability to see finer details as a result of the retina being damaged. It rarely causes blindness, but if left untreated, it can cause an individual to lose their ability to drive, see faces and read smaller print.
There two primary types of age-related macular degeneration are wet and dry. Dry macular degeneration is more common and does less damage to your vision, whereas wet macular degeneration can lead to serious vision loss.
Contact us at 023 342 5827 today to make your routine eye appointment.
