The gift of sight is precious, and protecting your vision and eye health is the chief concern of the entire team at Optique Del Mar. Many eye conditions and diseases are entirely treatable, but require early detection and diagnosis for best results. As part of the Total Vision eye care network, your Optique Del Mar eye doctor uses the latest in diagnostic technology and tools to identify and treat a wide variety of conditions. Don’t wait for symptoms to start; be vigilant and forward about your eyes with regular visits to your friendly and experienced Total Vision optometrist.
Below are some of the common eye conditions we treat at Total Vision and what our optometrists do to treat such conditions.
Caused by high pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure), glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve essential to your vision. Glaucoma is most common among patients over 60, but severe nearsightedness, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other factors can increase risk at any age.
Regular glaucoma screenings at your annual eye exam help ensure glaucoma is caught early when it is most treatable. Without treatment, glaucoma can cause blindness. Treatments for diagnosed glaucoma or those at high risk can include medications, laser treatments, and surgery.
This complication of diabetes is caused by damage to and/or leaking of the blood vessels at the back of the eye. Diabetic retinopathy may be quite advanced by the time noticeable symptoms emerge. Your best defense is careful maintenance of your diabetes along with the regular care of a qualified optometrist. Treatments for diabetic retinopathy can include laser treatments, vitrectomy surgery, and injections.
Marked by progressive thinning and bulging of the cornea, keratoconus can result in blurred vision, double vision, light sensitivity, and serious vision loss. With diagnosis in the early stages of keratoconus, treatments may be as simple as contact lenses or glasses. However, this chronic disease may need more aggressive intervention if it continues to advance. At more advanced stages, you and your optometrist may consider corneal transplant surgery.
Even without symptoms noticeable to the layman, undiagnosed eye conditions can cause extensive damage to your vision and eye health. Luckily, Optique Del Mar makes prevention easy. One of the best ways to protect your vision and eye health is with regular eye exams at your local reputable optometrist. For a patient-focused yet cutting-edge approach to all your vision needs, look no further than what we have to offer at Optique Del Mar.
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Dear Patient,
We are pleased to announce that the California Department of Public Health has given us permission to resume full scope eye care, including preventative care and postponed exams.
At Total Vision Care, the health of our patients, doctors, and associates is our top priority. We are taking precautions to ensure the safety of our community.
Health and safety protocols we are taking:
In addition, we will continue to monitor CDC, WHO, governmental, and optometric associations guidelines and make changes as appropriate to protect our community. Thank you so much for your continued support of our practices. We appreciate your patience throughout this process and for trusting us with your eyecare needs.
Sincerely,
The Total Vision Care Family of Eyecare Professionals
