Prevention, Management & Treatment of Eye Diseases
Eye diseases can disrupt your normal life and impact your ability to function at work, school and home. At Naples Eye Physicians, we help patients suffering from eye diseases to manage their conditions and recover when possible.
Detection of Eye Diseases
At Naples Eye Physicians, we have sensitive, state of the art equipment that can detect diseases in their early stages. Technology like OCT, Optical Coherence Tomography, can take pictures of the retina and help our ophthalmologists understand what is happening inside their patient's eyes.This modern technology helps our eye doctors make an accurate diagnosis and get their patients treatment they need to control their condition.
Treatment of Eye Diseases at Naples Eye Physicians
Our Naples ophthalmologists treat a variety of eye conditions! Below are some of the common eye diseases we treat:
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Macular degeneration. This condition, caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina, can cause blindness if left untreated. Our ophthalmologists can help patients manage their condition through dieting, lifestyle changes and by protecting their eyes from ultraviolet light.
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Glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition caused by the buildup of fluid in the optic nerve. When the fluid buildup occurs, it can cause damage to the optic nerve, leading to blindness. Glaucoma can be very effectively treated with eye drops and surgery, but early detection is critical. Once vision loss has occurred, it is permanent.
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Diabetic eye disease. Diabetic eye disease is damage to the retina that occurs as a side effect of diabetes. Lifestyle advice and surgery can be used to slow the progression of symptoms and possibly stop the disease.
Eye Disease Prevention with Naples Eye Physicians
Many patients can avoid blindness-causing illnesses by eating right, exercising, avoiding smoking and staying healthy. Getting an annual eye exam is also important for maintaining good eye health. At Naples Eye Physicians, we give our patients comprehensive eye exams to detect eye disease. If you're due for an annual eye exam, contact us for an appointment today.