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- GlaucomaMaintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of certain eye conditions, such as diabetic eye disease and glaucoma. Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help you lose weight and keep the weight off. If you still have trouble, talk to your doctor.
- OphthalmologyOphthalmology addresses the physiology, anatomy and diseases of the eyes. Pediatric ophthalmology focuses on the eyes of children. Pediatric ophthalmologists examine children’s eyes to see if they need corrective lenses or other treatments to improve their vision.
- Macular DegenerationOne day on the beach and a couple of days of sore eyes doesn't seem like much, but eye care providers warn that the effect is cumulative and the damage increases with every day of unprotected overexposure. Long-term damage goes beyond crow's feet from squinting in the bright sunlight. Years of unprotected exposure to the sun can result in increased chances of cataracts, damage to the retina, macular degeneration, cancer of the eye itself and cancer of the eyelid. Pterygium, a recurring condition where the conjunctiva grows over the cornea to restrict vision, requires repeated surgeries to keep in check is also common.
- Laser Eye SurgeryWhile correcting visual acuity can seem like an obvious step, some athletes are unaware that they suffer from an undetected refractive error. Refractive errors are any number of different size and shape abnormalities that affect the eye’s ability to focus light on the retina, affecting vision. Depending on your athletic goals, you may wish to undergo a vision correction procedure like LASIK, which could eliminate the need for glasses and contacts.
- CataractsHow does UV affect unprotected eyes? UV rays can cause proteins inside the lens to become opaque or cloudy, a condition known as cataracts. Cataracts can make interfere with night vision, reduce your ability to see colors, and make reading difficult; they cannot be reversed, only removed. UV exposure can also cause retinal damage, changes in the eye tissues, and a temporary but irritating "sunburn" of the cornea called photokeratitis.
- Eye ExamOur staff understands that cost is a concern when evaluating vision care providers. At Virginia Eye Clinic PLLC, we also accept cash and most major credit cards. Call (434) 239-5323 today to schedule your eye exam today.
- Skin CancerSkin cancer isn't the only harmful consequence of sun exposure. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light also increases your risk of several eye diseases and conditions. Choosing contact lenses that offer built-in UV protection can reduce your chances of developing some sun-related eye conditions.
- Skin CareTHE SOLUTION: Eyelids and skin hygiene are essential to solving the underlying inflammatory response. While there is a plethora of options for dry eye and skin care, there's only one option that was specifically developed by an ophthalmologist for his own dry eye problem. These natural products change the paradigm for managing eye and skin conditions by incorporating a patented activated okra complex. Dry eye specialists throughout the world turn to these treatments for their toughest cases. The eyelid debridement procedure that's performed in our office provides an immediate and dramatic improvement in dry eye symptoms within minutes.
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