Protecting Your Vision Through Early Detection
Since many eye diseases don’t show early symptoms, regular eye exams are essential for protecting your eye health. Many vision problems, including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and cataracts, develop slowly and without noticeable signs.
Early diagnosis allows for timely treatment, which can help preserve vision and prevent further damage. Taking a proactive approach to eye care can help maintain long-term eye health. Schedule an eye exam with our team today!
Why Early Treatment Matters
Many eye diseases progress without noticeable symptoms, which makes routine eye exams essential. Studies show that up to 75% of vision loss is preventable or treatable with early intervention. Even though your vision might not have changed, we recommend seeing us regularly.
Managing conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration before they worsen, can prevent vision loss and help maintain your overall quality of life.
Eye Diseases & Conditions We Manage
Early detection is key to managing eye diseases and preserving long-term vision. Many serious eye conditions develop slowly and without obvious symptoms, making regular eye exams essential.
Our team is experienced in diagnosing and managing a range of common eye health issues.
Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition caused by increased pressure within the eye. If left untreated, it can damage the optic nerve and lead to permanent vision loss. The condition often has no early symptoms, so regular eye exams are essential for early detection.
Without treatment, glaucoma can result in gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision and, eventually, total blindness. Early intervention can help manage the condition and preserve sight.
Cataracts occur when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, impairing vision and causing symptoms like blurry vision, glare, halos around lights, and difficulty seeing at night.
Cataracts often develop slowly over time, and while they can be managed with regular monitoring, surgery may be recommended when the cloudiness significantly affects your ability to perform daily activities. Cataract surgery is a common and highly effective procedure to restore vision.
Age-related macular degeneration affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. As the condition progresses, it can cause central vision loss, making everyday tasks like reading or recognizing faces difficult.
Early-stage AMD may have no noticeable symptoms, but treatments such as nutritional supplements, lifestyle changes, and, in some cases, medical therapies can help slow the disease’s progression and preserve vision for longer.
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes where high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina. Over time, this can lead to vision loss or blindness. Early stages may have few or no symptoms, so regular eye exams are critical for those with diabetes.
Managing diabetes by controlling blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure can help prevent or slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy. If left untreated, it can lead to serious visual impairment.
Our Diagnostic Technology
We use the following diagnostic tools to diagnose common eye conditions and diseases:
- OCT (optical coherence tomography) creates detailed images of the retina and optic nerve, helping detect signs of glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy.
- iCare helps diagnose glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration by measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) and providing detailed retinal imaging.
- Pachymetry measures corneal thickness to help assess glaucoma risk and guide treatment decisions.
- Visual field testing measures your peripheral (side) vision to detect blind spots or changes in vision caused by glaucoma.
- Optos wide-field retinal imaging provides a detailed view of the retina, helping detect retinal tears, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and diabetic retinopathy.
Helping You Manage Your Eye Health
Your vision is worth protecting. Schedule a comprehensive eye exam today to catch potential issues early and keep your eyes healthy. Early detection and proactive care can help you preserve your vision for years to come.
Our Purpose, Our Impact
Our Why
At Oceanside Optometry Clinic, we believe in challenging the status quo in everything we do. We believe in thinking and acting differently about how eye care is delivered and experienced.
Our How
We challenge the status quo by creating a simple, enjoyable, educational optometric experience that helps our patients feel informed so they can make decisions, resulting in the freedom and knowledge to inspire self-directed solutions.
Our What
Our purpose is to provide exceptional care and treatment plans. We strive to offer modern medical technology and quality vision care products in a relaxing environment.
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Oceanside Parksville
Our Address
- 183 Harrison Avenue
- Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
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- Phone: 250-248-8003
- Fax: 250-984-0755
- Email: [email protected]
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Oceanside Nanaimo
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- 101-6330 Dover Road
- Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S4
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- Phone: 250-390-1447
- Fax: 250-860-0046
- Email: [email protected]
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- 101-6330 Dover Road
- Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S4
- Phone: 250-390-1447
- Fax: 250-860-0046
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- 183 Harrison Avenue
- Parksville, BC V9P 2H3
- Phone: 250-248-8003
- Fax: 250-984-0755
- Email: [email protected]