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- Pediatric CareDr. Cody Dagnall is a full-scope optometrist specializing in ocular disease, myopia management, pediatrics, scleral contact lenses, and surgical co-management, including cataracts and LASIK. When Dr. Dagnall meets with a patient, he wants to learn about them and hear how their vision is affecting their lives: that’s key to how he customizes his approach to match patient needs.
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- GlaucomaGlaucoma is another serious complication caused by high myopia. Glaucoma happens when the pressure inside the eye is too high, which damages the optic nerve and leads to vision loss. High myopia increases the risk of glaucoma because the elongated eye shape makes it more difficult for the eye to drain fluid, which increases eye pressure.
- Macular DegenerationThe goal of myopia management is to slow down its progression, because myopia increases the risk of eventually developing eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, retinal detachment and macular degeneration. The higher the progression of myopia, the greater the risk. The earlier your child begins myopia management, even for mild myopia, the greater the benefits.
- Laser Eye SurgeryLASIK, PRK and RK are common refractive vision surgeries that correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism by altering the shape of the cornea using a laser. While these surgeries have a high success rate, eye complications can occur, such as Post-LASIK, Post-PRK and Post-RK ectasia, a corneal distortion or irregularity that causes the cornea to weaken and bulge.
- CataractsHigh myopia can also contribute to the formation of cataracts, which cause the eye’s natural lens to grow progressively more cloudy.
- Cataract SurgeryCataract surgery not only improves vision. Research suggests that cataract surgery may also prevent cognitive decline.
- Eye ExamMost people don't think a regular eye exam could save their life. But the truth is that in many cases, a comprehensive eye exam can detect much more than eye disease.
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- Diabetes Care
- Diabetic RetinopathyDry eyes are of special concern to diabetics, who also have a higher risk of developing potentially sight-threatening eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. For this reason, the sooner dry eye syndrome is treated, the better.
- MRIThe MRI results displayed a large tumor that had been growing in her brain and pressing on her optic nerve. After two surgeries to remove the tumor and radiotherapy treatments, Katie is grateful to be doing well!
- Acne TreatmentTaking certain medications: particularly retinoic acid (acne treatment), HRT (hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women), antidepressants, antihistamines, anti-androgen medication (used to treat prostatic hypertrophy).
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