Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management in Abbotsford & Chilliwack

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss over time. The most common form of glaucoma, called primary open-angle glaucoma, starts without symptoms. The only way to detect it before it starts affecting vision is through an eye exam.

Many cases of glaucoma are related to the pressure inside the eye. We can easily measure this pressure in your exam through tonometry. Early treatment for glaucoma can include medicated eye drops and this early action can protect against vision loss.

Cataracts are most often caused by age-related changes to the lens of the eye. The lens is usually clear, but it can become clouded over time.

Initially, prescription glasses can be helpful for people with cataracts. Eventually, if the vision loss impacts a patient’s life, cataract surgery may be the best solution for restoring vision.

It’s not uncommon to see floaters or spots in your vision occasionally. They might look like dust specks or squiggles. However, if they increase in size or number, it could be a sign of something serious, such as an eye care emergency like retinal detachment or a sign of vision loss.

Similarly, flashes of light might occasionally be a normal effect of changes in your eye, but if you notice small stars or lightning flashes that increase suddenly, treat it as an emergency.

People with diabetes are at a higher risk of certain eye conditions and diseases because of high blood sugar’s effect on eye health over time, including diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

Learn about our eye exams designed especially to protect the vision of our patients with diabetes.