Are you having trouble seeing the world around you? Learn about five prevalent ophthalmological and optometric concerns commonly experienced by Valley residents. From common dry eye to macular degeneration maintenance, there’s a solution for every issue.
Maintain Eye Health with Comprehensive Exams
No one enjoys having their eyes dilated during an eye exam, but it is essential for visual health. While a typical exam can help maintain the health of your eyes and identify the need for corrective lenses or prescription updates, a comprehensive exam allows doctors to screen for and manage symptoms of eye disease, monitor visual acuity and ensure the longevity of your vision.
In addition to dilating your eyes to examine your retina, a comprehensive eye exam includes:
• Checking eye movement and alignment
• Assessing eye pressure
• Examining the internal and external structures of the eye
• Measuring the range of your peripheral vision
Southwestern Eye Center’s team of optometrists and ophthalmologists can help. To schedule a comprehensive eye exam, visit sweye.com or call 480-854-8185.
You Don’t Have to Suffer from Dry Eye
If you’re tired of the annoying, gritty feeling caused by dry eye, your doctor can help manage the symptoms. While there is no cure for dry eye, several effective treatments are available. They include:
• Prescribing anti-inflammatory drops or lid scrubs, which remove debris and bacteria from your eyelids
• Inserting a small silicone or collagen plug into a tiny skin opening called the punctum to retain your eye’s moisture
• Offering specialty contact lenses to protect the eye’s surface
• Stimulating your oil gland function by using an intense pulsed light (IPL)
The team at Desert Eye Specialists can find a treatment that’s right for you. Call 623-972-2158 or visit deserteyespecialists.com to schedule an appointment.
Manage Macular Degeneration
As we age, we often experience loss of central vision, distortion, blind spots and changes in how we perceive color. These symptoms occur when the tissue in the center of the retina, known as the macula, deteriorates, resulting in a condition known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
There are two types of AMD: “Dry” AMD is the least severe and can be managed with nutritional therapy and observation. However, it can progress to “wet” AMD, which occurs when blood vessels grow in the back of the eye. This condition is typically treated with eye injections by a trained doctor.
Restore Your Vision with Cataract Surgery
When the world around you appears hazy, faded and blurry, it may be a sign of cataracts, a condition in which the lenses of your eyes become cloudy and more sensitive to light, making it challenging to perform everyday tasks.
While stronger glasses or improved lighting may sometimes provide temporary relief, surgery is often the most effective treatment option. During this safe and minimally invasive procedure, your cloudy lenses are replaced with an artificial intraocular lens, resulting in clear vision for most patients. The procedure typically takes fewer than 30 minutes to complete, with immediate improvement in vision.
Southwestern Eye Center’s surgeons utilize the latest advancements, resulting in a quicker recovery time. Visit sweye.com or call 480-854-8185 for a consultation.
Goodbye to Glasses with LASIK
Are you tired of constantly adjusting your eyeglasses and contact lenses? LASIK is a quick and painless procedure that can help correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism by reshaping your cornea using a laser focused on the retina.
The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes for both eyes. Vision begins to improve within 24 hours, and you can resume your daily activities within a few days. According to the American Refractive Surgery Council, more than 90 percent of people who undergo LASIK eye surgery achieve 20/20 vision – or better.
Ready to change how you see the world? Call Southwestern Eye Center at 480-854-8185 or visit sweye.com to schedule a consultation.
