Eye Disease Management in Wichita

Wichita residents need to make eye wellness a priority this year, especially if you are at risk for disease or chronic problems such as allergies or dry eye. An annual visit to our optometrist is about more than just new glasses or contacts; it includes screening for common conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration plus eye disease management if necessary. Find out more about diseases that can affect your vision and what we can do to help.

Our Optometrist in Wichita Discusses Different Eye Diseases

Diabetes-If you are one of the close to 30 million people in this country living with diabetes, then regular eye disease management is an absolute necessity. Potential complications from diabetes include:

• Glaucoma
• Cataracts
• Retinopathy
• Macular edema

Even minor problems like the chronic dry eye can escalate quickly with this disease. Regular checkups allow our eye doctor to manage your condition and take steps to prevent damage from it.

Dry Eye- is an occasional problem many people experience these days because they spend most their day in front of computer screens or staring at mobile devices. Chronic dry eye is different. This disease occurs because the tear glands fail to produce enough moisture. This may lead to inflammation and pain in the eye that requires ongoing treatment in most cases.

Glaucoma-Glaucoma occurs when the pressure inside the eye builds. With regular eye care, the doctor can help manage that pressure and reduce the strain on your eyes. About 40 percent of people with diabetes develop glaucoma, per the American Diabetes Association.

Macular Degeneration-Macular degeneration is a condition that affects a small but critical part of the retina – the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye. Early detection and management is the key to reducing the blindness that comes with this disease.

Seasonal Eye Allergies-There is no reason to go through another year with red, irritated eyes, swollen lids and the burning pain of allergies. Our Wichita eye doctor can help when the season changes and your eyes begin to itch.

Chronic Red Eyes-There are several reasons your eyes might be red. Our eye doctor will look for the underlying cause first, whether it is allergies, dry eye or something else, and develop a care plan to treat the problem.

Contact our Optometrist in Wichita Today!

If your eyes are uncomfortable for any reason, give us a call to make an appointment at 316-942-7496 in Douglas or 316-838-7797 in Amidon.