Common Eye Disorders
Bacterial Blepharitis is generally characterized by red, swollen, crusty, itchy or sometimes painful eyelids. It can be caused by several different bacteria and is usually treated with improved lid hygiene and antibiotic ointment. If severe and very uncomfortable then a combination antiinflamatory/ antibiotic ointment may be used. If you suspect you have blepharitis you should be seen by one of our optometrists. |
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Dermatochalasis (drooping eyelids) is a common condition seen in elderly persons and in young adults as well. Gravity, loss of elastic tissue in the skin and weakening of the connective tissue of the lid contribute to lax and redundant eyelid tissue. Dermatochalasis can be a functional or cosmetic problem. Functional dermatochalasis can cause a significant superior visual field loss and make activities like driving and even walking unsafe. Some patients complain of ocular irritation and foreign body sensation. This foreign body sensation is caused when the redundant folds over and pushes the eyelashes against the eye. When a cosmetic problem, patients usually complain of heaviness of the upper eyelids. If our tests determine that there is a functional dermatochalasis then we will refer you to a skilled Plastic Surgeon for repair and your Major Medical insurance will cover our visit as well as the surgical repair. |
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Conjunctivitis or "red eye" and "pink eye" are terms often used to describe the appearance of an eye. However, these descriptions can actually be toxic/allergic reactions, viral infections or bacterial infections. That is one reason we can not make a diagnosis by phone and will need to see you. Once we make the diagnosis we can start you on the proper treatment which can range from cold compresses to a range of different prescription medications. |
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Subconjunctival Hemorrhage People who notice a subconjuntival hemorrhage generally get to the office as soon as they can. I compare this to a drop of water on your kitchen counter covered by a piece of cellophane wrap. The liquid spreads out and is trapped there. The tissue will reabsorb this blood in approximately one week. Again an office visit is needed to make a proper diagnosis. |
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Hordeolum or Stye is a bacterial infection of one of several glands in the eyelid. Symptoms include acutely swollen upper or lower eyelids. The lids will be extremely sensitive to touch and there may be an associated pustular pimple-like lesion at the lid margin. This looks very similar to a chalazion and you should be seen so that a proper diagnosis may be made. |
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Hypertensive Retinopathy is when systemic high
blood pressure changes in the choroidal and retinal
circulations causing flame-shaped hemorrhages
and cotton-wool spots. |
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Diabetic Retinopathy is the most common cause
of blindness in the u.s. Poorly controlled diabetes
affects the retinal vessels causing dot and blot
hemorrhages and hard yellowish exudates. Vision
loss occurs due to blood and fluid accumulation in
the macula ( center of the retina) . |
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Retinal Vein Occlusion is the blockage of a
retinal vein which is usually seen in patients with
systemic diseases, such as hypertension and
diabetes. Vision loss can be moderate to severe. |
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Retinal Artery Occlusion is the blockage of the central retinal artery or one of its branches due to an embolus or arteriosclerosis results in sudden, partial, or complete loss of vision. |
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Retinal Detachment occurs when the layers of the retina separate, usually because of vitreous fluid getting into a hole or a tear in the retina. Symptoms experienced with this condition include "flashing lights" , "floaters" or blind areas in the vision. |
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Retinitis Pigmentosa is a hereditary disease which causes the rods to be destroyed slowly, resulting in retinal atrophy. The changes begin in the peripheral retina causing a scattered black pigmentary appearance. RP causes night blindness but will eventually result in disabling blindness. |
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