- ArthritisAnother autoimmune disease that can cause dry eye syndrome is rheumatoid arthritis. While RA is more commonly known for producing joint pain and stiffness, nearly half of the people with the condition also have dry eye symptoms.
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- Emergency CareUse your best judgment on urgency – find the nearest emergency room or review our emergency page for tips.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of eye diseases caused by a buildup of pressure within the eye. The longer the pressure builds, the more damage it causes, especially to the optic nerve.
- Macular DegenerationThe macula is the focal point of the retina and is responsible for central vision. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is common in older adults, causes the macula to deteriorate.
- Laser Eye SurgeryOur staff at Lakeside Vision provides eyewear prescriptions and offers corrective laser eye surgery co-management as well. You can get in touch with our eye doctor's office to set up an appointment at your convenience and learn more about some of our key services below.
- CataractsA cataract occurs when the clear lens inside our eye becomes cloudy. Cataracts develop slowly and reduce the amount of light that can get through the lens, rendering it difficult to see. Those with cataracts feel as if they’re perpetually looking through a dirty window that cannot be cleaned.
- Cataract SurgeryIf the cataract is at an advanced stage, your eye doctor will likely recommend cataract surgery, a safe procedure where the cloudy lens is replaced with a new intraocular lens (IOL).
- Eye ExamRoutine eye exams are important, regardless of your age or physical health. During a complete eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.
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- Diabetic RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy occurs when the retina's tiny blood vessels weaken and inflate as a result of high blood sugar levels. As the blood vessels grow, they bleed—causing severe vision loss, and in extreme cases even blindness.
- MRIThe MRI results displayed a large tumor that had been growing in her brain and pressing on her optic nerve. After two surgeries to remove the tumor and radiotherapy treatments, Katie is grateful to be doing well!
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