What conditions does an ophthalmologist treat?

An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats a wide range of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal disorders, corneal conditions, dry eye, diabetic eye disease, and ocular trauma.

When should I see an ophthalmologist?

You should see an ophthalmologist for symptoms such as sudden vision changes, persistent eye pain, flashes or floaters, trauma to the eye, chronic dryness or irritation, or if recommended during routine eye exams.

What can I expect during an eye condition evaluation?

An eye evaluation may include visual acuity testing, eye pressure measurements, dilated retinal exams, imaging such as OCT, and other specialized tests to diagnose and monitor eye conditions.

Are eye conditions preventable?

Some eye conditions can be prevented or delayed through regular eye exams, maintaining healthy blood sugar and blood pressure, protecting eyes from injury, and managing risk factors like smoking.

How are chronic eye conditions managed?

Management depends on the condition and may include medications, laser procedures, surgery, lifestyle modification, nutritional supplements, and regular follow-up care to monitor progression and preserve vision.

Cataract Denver | Dry Eyes Arvada

Cataract

A cataract is a condition which causes clouding of lens in the eye resulting in blurry vision.

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Dry Eyes

Dry eyes, also called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a medical condition caused due to a lack of adequate tears in your eyes.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of acquired blindness among people under the age of 65.

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Central Serous Retinopathy

Central Serous Retinopathy, also called Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, is an eye disorder characterized by fluid accumulation underneath the macular, causing visual distortion.

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Retinitis Pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of rare, inherited eye disorders that cause progressive damage to the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, making it hard to see.

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Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye condition in which the shape of your cornea, the clear, dome-shaped structure present in front of your eye, is changed.

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Conjunctival and Corneal tear

The conjunctiva is a thin mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball.

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Corneal Scar

The cornea is a clear, dome-shaped, protective covering over the iris (colored part of the eye) and the pupil (the small central black circle in the iris) of the eye.

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Diseases of Cornea

Diseases of the cornea are conditions or disorders that disrupt the normal functioning of the cornea.

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Conditions

Cataract

Dry Eyes

Diabetic Retinopathy

Central Serous Retinopathy

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Keratoconus

Conjunctival and Corneal tear

Corneal Scar

Diseases of Cornea

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