Glaucoma
The concept of glaucoma has changed significantly over the last 100 years and is currently defined as damage to the optic nerve usually caused by elevated pressure within the eye. Damage to the optic nerve cannot be reversed, but most glaucoma can be successfully controlled by adequate lowering of the intraocular pressure.
There are several forms of glaucoma. The diagnosis requires evaluation of the eye pressure, the optic nerves, visual fields, corneal thickness and several other parameters.
Hudson Valley Eye Associates has the most up to date diagnostic equipment, including corneal pachymetry, threshold visual field testing and ocular coherent tomography. A doctor specializing in glaucoma is available in our office to consult on difficult or unusual cases.
Macular Degeneration
The central vision of the eyes is located in a small area of the retina called the macular region. Damage to this area of the retina is called Macular Degeneration and it is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people over 60 years of age. The disease may cause difficulty reading, watching television and driving.
There are two main types of macular degeneration: Dry and Wet forms. Vitamins, sunglasses and cessation of smoking are some of the ways that may prevent or lesson progression of the condition. In the wet, or hemorrhagic, type, there are medications and lasers that may halt the process.
Diagnosis and treatment are available at Hudson Valley Eye Associates. An Ophthalmologist specializing in diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases is available for consultation at our office for unusual and complex cases.
