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Eye diseases can range from the most common ones, in which you cannot detect any symptoms during their early stages, to ones that make themselves very obvious and need immediate attention. Regardless, if it's something that affects your eyes, then you should schedule an examination with our ophthalmologist in Hoboken. Here at Palisade Eye, we suggest that a yearly eye exam is a great idea for our valued patients. And if you find yourself noticing any problems in-between, don't hesitate to book an appointment. The well-being of your eyes, both now and in the long run, is best served by preventative care and to addressing obvious concerns right away, before they can lead to eye damage or vision loss.
The good news is that when detected early, most eye diseases can be treated and/or managed with great effectiveness by our ophthalmologist in Hoboken. Cataracts, for example, which cause eye cloudiness, can be compensated for with eyeglasses or contact lenses in mild to moderate cases. This can remain helpful for months, years, or even permanently. However, when and if cataracts, even with the help of prescription lenses, hinders your ability to enjoy a full and independent life, the correct solution is surgery to remove your eye lenses, ideally combined with the replacement of them with intraocular lens implants.
For glaucoma, in which eye damage and vision loss is possible due to increased eye pressure brought on by an imbalance between eye fluid production and drainage, there are three basic treatments. Which one is best for you will depend on the severity, but our ophthalmologist in Hoboken may recommend special eye drops that are used to reduce your production of eye fluid. Laser surgery can increase the efficiency of your eyes to drain fluid. And microsurgery is a way to create an entirely new channel for drainage. For all of these remedies, the goal is to correct the imbalance.
Our ophthalmologist in Hoboken can also treat diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, eye allergies, and infections such as conjunctivitis (pink eye). By scheduling yearly eye exams at our office, as well as coming in when you experience an issue that should be addressed, you can help us to help you keep your eyes in top condition.
By Palisade Eye
February 11, 2016
