Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management in Palm Desert & Yucca Valley

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that cause damage to your optic nerve, which is responsible for sending visual information to your brain. Damage to your optic nerve can lead to vision loss and blindness if not detected and treated early.

Damage from glaucoma can be caused by high pressure in the eye, referred to as intraocular pressure. Age, family history, and previous eye injuries can all be glaucoma risk factors. Maintaining a regular eye exam schedule is essential for catching glaucoma early.

We offer glaucoma management and care services.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease that affects your central vision, damaging your macula. This damage can make things like reading and driving much more difficult.

AMD is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults, and there are 2 main types:

• Dry AMD is the more common form of the disease and occurs in early, intermediate, and late stages. This form of AMD occurs when the macula thins with age.
• Wet AMD is the less common form of the disease and can cause faster and more severe vision loss. Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of the eye and damage the macula.

Our exams include OCT and visual field testing to help detect and manage AMD.

Diabetes can increase your risk of developing eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy, which is a primary vision loss concern for patients with diabetes.

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that causes damage to the blood vessels of the retina. Signs and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy can include:

• Black spots or holes in your vision
• A loss of central vision
• Blurry vision
• Difficulty seeing at night

We use optical coherence tomography (OCT) and retinal imaging in our diabetic eye exams to assist with the early detection of diabetic eye issues.

If you’re dealing with a chalazion, commonly known as styes, we can help. A chalazionvoccurs when one of the tiny oil glands in your eyelid, called meibomian glands, becomes blocked. While it may initially be painful, a chalazion typically becomes painless over time.

Chalazia are more common in adults between the ages of 30 and 50, but they can also occur in children. It’s often hard to distinguish between a chalazion and a stye, as both conditions result from blocked oil glands.

Diagnosing a chalazion typically involves a comprehensive eye examination, including a review of your health history and a thorough examination of the eye, eyelid, eyelashes, and oil glands.

Treatment options for chalazia include self-care measures like applying warm compresses to the affected eye multiple times a day and practicing good hygiene by avoiding eye makeup and touching the eyes.