Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management for Families

Your Eye Health Matters

Regular eye exams are essential for monitoring and managing your eye health, no matter your age.

Without regular checkups, you may run a risk of developing an eye disease that could permanently affect your vision.

Early diagnosis is crucial for preventing long-term vision impairment, so it’s important to visit us for an eye exam regularly. Taking proactive steps today could help protect your sight for years to come. Start by booking an appointment today.

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24/7 Emergency Eye Care Support

Adirondack Eye Care Center is proud to offer 24/7 emergency eye care.

The emergencies we can help address include:

Chemical exposure

Blunt trauma

Foreign objects in eyes

If you’re experiencing an eye emergency, please call us immediately—we can provide strategies to help preserve your sight.

Common Eye Diseases & Conditions

Some eye diseases can develop for years without showing noticeable symptoms. Our mission is to detect these issues early so we can personalize a strategy to help protect your eyes and vision.

Some of the most common eye diseases adults develop include diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

Diabetic Eye Disease

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease that occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina. This can lead to vision loss and blindness when not treated properly.

People with diabetes may be at a higher risk of developing this disease and could experience blurry vision, floaters, and difficulty seeing in dim light as a consequence of diabetic retinopathy.

Early detection is key for preserving long-term vision, so it’s important for people with diabetes to get regular eye exams.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss for older adults. It is caused by an accumulation of proteins that damage the macula, which is responsible for central vision.

The main symptoms of AMD include blurred or distorted central vision, which can make tasks like reading difficult.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve, leading to gradual vision loss. Glaucoma often develops slowly and without symptoms, meaning it can go undetected until significant vision loss has already occurred.

Regular eye exams are important for early detection and treatment of glaucoma in order to prevent permanent vision damage.

Glaucoma Risk Factors

Glaucoma risk factors may include:

A family history of glaucoma
Extreme refractive errors
Past eye injury or trauma
Use of certain medications
Heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure

Eye Problems for Children

Children can experience eye conditions, too.

We check for these issues during every eye exam and can offer several strategies to manage your child’s symptoms and help keep their vision clear and comfortable.

Learn more about our approach on our Children’s Eye Exams page.

Myopia

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision condition in which distant objects appear blurred while close objects stay clear. It occurs when light entering the eye focuses at a point in front of the retina instead of directly on it.

Regular eye exams can help identify myopia early and stop its progression.

Amblyopia

Amblyopia, also known as lazy eye, is a common children’s vision issue that affects the alignment of the eyes, sometimes leading to vision problems in the future.

Regular eye exams can help detect amblyopia early and allow for proper treatment with eyeglasses, patching therapy, or surgery.

Diagnosing Eye Diseases

Our tech-focused approach helps us take a deep dive into the intricacies of your eye health, giving us the information we need to protect and preserve your vision.

Depending on our findings, we can recommend several strategies to help manage your eye health. The first step, though, is to book an eye exam with us.