Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Protect Your Vision & Eye Health

Sometimes eye diseases can come out of nowhere, even when we try to do everything we can to keep our eyes healthy. At Eyes on Plainville, we know how important your vision is—and the key to healthy vision is early intervention.

During every eye exam, we’ll look for signs of eye conditions and diseases, and if we do detect an issue, we can create a customized plan to help you manage your symptoms.

All you need to do is book your appointment, and we’ll do the rest!

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How to Recognize Common Eye Issues

Vision symptoms can come and go, but if you’re experiencing any long-lasting or severe symptoms, you should call us as soon as possible.

Some common vision symptoms that can point to an eye condition include:

Severe or sudden eye pain
Hazy, blurred, or double vision
Seeing flashes or halos around lights
Sensitivity to light
Swollen or red eyes
Changes in the color of your eyes
Itching, burning, or heavy eye discharge
Any sudden change in vision

Common Eye Conditions & Diseases

Some eye conditions and diseases are more common than others. At your appointment, we’ll test your eyes and check for signs of the most common eye conditions. Click each title to learn more.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

The leading cause of severe vision loss over age 50 is age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that impairs your central vision. AMD comes from changes to your macula, the small centermost part of your retina in the back of your eye.

Cataracts

Most people will develop cataracts later in life. A cataract occurs when the crystalline lens of your eye becomes brittle and cloudy. Stronger prescriptions can accommodate the change in vision, but eventually, cataract surgery may be required.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Small blood vessels in your retina can be damaged by high blood sugar levels, causing diabetic retinopathy. Some treatments are available to stop the progression of the disease, but vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy is irreversible.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders typically caused by increased pressure inside the eye. It begins by damaging the outermost vision first and can go undetected without regular eye exams.