- 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 DegenerationIf you are concerned about macular degeneration, call Alma Jacobsen, O.D. Family Eye Care & Contact Lens or schedule your appointment online.
- 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 Alma Jacobsen, O.D. Family Eye Care & Contact Lens 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.