OTHER GENERAL EYE CONCERNS

Cataract:

affects the lens in the eye
more common in older patients; patients who are diabetic or those who take medication that has steroids
complaints of blurred, misty vision; light sensitivity &/or watery eyes
in the early stages, spectacles can assist with the vision

Glaucoma:

affects the optic nerve, which can affect the vision if left undetected
at Signature Eyecare, the eye pressure test is done for all patients to monitor for any concerns

Age Related Macula Degeneration:

affects the macula area in the retina, which affects the central vision over time
vision is better when looking at things from the periphery
at Signature Eyecare, patient education is provided on how to better manage this condition

Diabetes, HIV, TB:

important to have an eye test every year or at any time there is a concern of blur vision
undetected or untreated complications can lead to irreversible vision loss

Children &/or Pregnant Females:

regular eye tests are important
to monitor closely especially if there are household pets as there is the risk of picking up a virus from the pet
in pregnant females, the infection can pass to the baby