- Primary CareRachel McCann grew up in Guilderland and was a 1998 graduate of GHS. Go Dutchman! She continued to stay in the area through college and graduated summa cum laude from the University at Albany. After choosing Optometry for her career she moved to NYC and received her Doctorate of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry.The last year of Optometry school she had the opportunity to complete externships at Northport VA hospital and West Point Military Academy. Her focus is providing thorough primary care Optometry for all ages. In addition, she fits contact lenses, including specialty lens fits, treats dry eye, and is involved with identifying retinal issues and other ocular diseases.
- GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damages the nerve connecting the eye to the brain. Left untreated, glaucoma can result in permanent blindness in just a few years. The seriousness of this common eye disease underscores the importance of having regular eye exams.
- Macular DegenerationAge-related macular degeneration — abbreviated as AMD — is a disease of the retina, the light-sensitive portion of your eye. The retina is located at the back of the eye, and the macula is a small area near the very center. Your macula is responsible for your central vision.
- Laser Eye Surgery
- CataractsEven though AMD is common among older people, it’s not as well known as cataracts — another eye disease that occurs more often with age. But while cataracts can be treated and “cured,” there’s no cure for AMD. Instead, people who have AMD require treatments that help slow the progression of the disease, which is why early detection is very important.
- Cataract SurgeryCataracts are probably the most well-known eye condition associated with age. By the age of 80, more than half of all people living in the US either have a cataract or have undergone cataract surgery.
- Eye ExamIf you suffer from diabetes, call Casey Vision Care today or schedule an appointment online for a comprehensive eye exam.
- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyAccording to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of adults over the age of 40 with diabetes have diabetic retinopathy. And the rates are even higher among African- and Mexican-Americans.