Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management in Innisfil

Diabetic retinopathy can occur when high blood sugar damages the delicate nerves and cells in the retina (tissue at the back of the eye). The damage can lead to blurred vision, loss of peripheral vision, or complete blindness.

Patients with diabetes should have regular diabetic eye exams to monitor their health and vision. Diagnostic technology, like in-depth OCT scans, can detect microscopic details, so we can adapt your care if your eye health changes.

Dry eye (also called dry eye disease or syndrome) occurs when tear glands cannot produce the quality of tears needed to maintain a moist, clean eye surface. With dry eye, tears may lack nutrients or dry too quickly, resulting in irritation, redness, and fluctuating vision. Over time, severe dry eye can lead to recurring infections and can impact the quality of your vision.

Dry eye therapy can help restore tear quality and alleviate symptoms, improving your comfort.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases. The disease usually causes gradual, irreversible vision loss, occurring as the optic nerve deteriorates. The most common cause of glaucoma is increased eye pressure resulting from fluid buildup. Over time, the pressure destroys the optic nerve fibres, which are essential for communicating visual information to the brain.

Regular comprehensive eye exams test for glaucoma by monitoring eye pressure and evaluating peripheral vision.

Macular degeneration is a disease causing progressive damage and thinning of the macula. The macula is responsible for seeing fine detail and central vision tasks such as reading and driving. The condition is also called age-related macular degeneration because it is the most common cause of blindness in adults over 55.

Early diagnosis of macular degeneration allows us to create an appropriate, personalized treatment plan. Slowing and preventing macular damage can help preserve vision.

Retinal detachment occurs when a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue (the retina) detaches from the back wall of the eye. It can cause the appearance of floaters (tiny spots or squiggles) and an overall decrease in vision.

The retina is essential for detecting visual properties, so receiving treatment as soon as possible is crucial to preventing permanent vision loss.