Expert Care for Vision-Threatening Eye Diseases
Our team uses cutting-edge technology to offer treatment for various eye diseases and infections, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and keratoconus.
Trust our highly trained eye doctors at Tigard Vision Center to identify eye diseases that might affect your vision, even without apparent symptoms.
Explore Our Eye Disease Management Options
Navigating Macular Degeneration Care with Expertise
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a significant eye health concern, especially among seniors. This condition mainly affects the macula and comes in two forms: dry (non-neovascular) and wet (neovascular). Dry AMD is more common and progresses slowly, while wet AMD can lead to more rapid and severe vision loss. Early diagnosis is crucial for effectively managing AMD.
Although there's no cure for AMD, treatments such as anti-VEGF injections for wet AMD have proven highly effective in slowing or stopping vision loss.
Glaucoma Management: Safeguarding Your Vision
Glaucoma, often called the silent thief of sight, requires specialized attention. There are various forms of glaucoma; the most common types are open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma, both caused by elevated intraocular pressure.
Glaucoma is a complex and devastating eye disease that requires careful attention. This disease primarily affects the optic nerve, which transmits visual information to the brain. Increased intraocular pressure is a common risk factor for glaucoma, although not everyone with elevated eye pressure develops the condition.
At Tigard Vision Center, our glaucoma exams are comprehensive and precise. They detect this condition in its early stages using advanced diagnostic tools.
Topical Medications for Glaucoma Control
One way to manage glaucoma is by using topical medications like eye drops, which help reduce intraocular pressure and decrease the risk of optic nerve damage and vision loss. The choice of medication depends on various factors, including the type of glaucoma, the patient's response to treatment, and potential side effects.
Comprehensive Care for Diabetic Eye Health
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that exclusively affects individuals with diabetes. It causes damage to the eye's vascular network, leading to swelling and leakage in the retina. There may be no symptoms in the early stages, making annual eye check-ups crucial.
As the condition progresses, symptoms may include dark spots, blurry vision, and vision deterioration due to bleeding.
Regardless of diabetes type, individuals with diabetes face this risk, which increases with longer disease duration. Maintaining blood sugar control is critical; treatments may involve vitrectomy or laser surgery.
Specialized Options for Keratoconus and Distorted Vision
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder that causes the cornea to thin and bulge into a cone shape, resulting in distorted vision.
We utilize advanced diagnostic tools and personalized treatment plans to address this condition, including specialty contact lenses to provide clear and comfortable vision for this hard-to-fit condition.
Call Tigard Vision Center to request your eye exam today!