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At Wink Eye Care we diagnose, correct and manage a wide range of vision issues and diseases.

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Has your vision become blurry enough to interfere with your daily activities?

We offer cataract consultations to evaluate & determine your specific condition, discuss your treatment options, and provide surgical referrals if necessary.

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Myopia

Myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness, is a vision condition where distant objects appear blurred because the eye focuses light in front of the retina instead of on it. This is caused by the eyeball being too long or the cornea being too curved, which can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery.

Causes & Symptoms:

Eyeball Shape: The most common cause is an eyeball that is too long, or a cornea with too steep a curve, causing the light to focus in front of the retina.

Blurred Vision: Myopia makes it difficult to see things that are far away, while near objects can be seen clearly. 

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Hyperopia

Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a refractive error where distant objects are seen more clearly than near objects because light is focused behind the retina instead of on it. This condition occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea is not curved enough, causing blurry vision for things up close. While mild cases may not have noticeable symptoms, more significant hyperopia can cause eye strain and headaches, especially with prolonged reading or computer use.

Symptoms:
Blurry vision up close; Frequent squinting, eye strain or fatigue; Headaches (particularly after reading or close work)

Causes:
Distance from the cornea to the retina is too short; Cornea’s curvature is too flat; Or a combination of both

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Presbyopia

Presbyopia is the gradual loss of the eye’s ability to focus on close objects due to the natural aging process. It happens because the eye’s lens becomes less flexible over time, making it difficult to shift focus for near tasks like reading. The condition typically becomes noticeable in people in their early to mid-40s and can be corrected with reading glasses, bifocals, contact lenses, or surgery.

Symptoms:
Holding reading material farther away to see clearly; Blurry vision at a normal reading distance; Eye strain, fatigue, or headaches when doing close work; Requiring brighter light to read or work up close

Causes:
Aging – Occurs as the crystalline lens inside the eye loses its elasticity
Lens hardening – Preventing lens focal adjustment on close-up objects

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Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common eye condition where the cornea or lens has a misshapen, football-like curve instead of a perfectly round one. This uneven curve prevents light from focusing on a single point on the retina, leading to blurry, distorted, or unclear vision at all distances. Common symptoms include blurry vision, eye strain, headaches, and squinting. Treatment typically involves glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery like LASIK.

Causes:
Abnormal curvature of the cornea or lens, genetics, eye injury or surgery, and corneal diseases such as keratoconus

Symptoms:
Blurry or distorted vision at all distances; Difficulty seeing clearly at night; Frequent squinting, eye strain, and headaches

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Cataracts

A Cataract is a cloudy area in the eye’s lens that can lead to decreased vision. It typically develops over time, causing a hazy, blurry, or foggy appearance to vision.

Symptoms:
Faded colors, glare, halos around lights, and poor night vision.

Causes:
Cataracts are a common part of aging, but they can also be caused by other factors such as diabetes, long-term steroid use, eye injury, or birth defects.

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is the #1 cause of blindness in working-age Americans, which is why it is critical that all diabetic patients get their eyes examined every year. High blood sugar can cause damage to very small blood vessels in your body, including that within the eye. Damage results in the bleeding and leaking of blood vessels, which can lead to irreversible damage.

Some symptoms you may experience include: fluctuating vision, straight lines looking wavy, or crooked, gradual loss of ability to see objects, missing or empty areas in your vision

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which can lead to vision loss and blindness if left untreated. It is often caused by high pressure inside the eye due to a buildup of fluid, but can also occur with normal eye pressure. Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can have no symptoms in the early stages. The damage is permanent, but treatment can help stop further vision loss.

Symptoms:
Gradual vision loss, typically starting with peripheral (side) vision and eventually leading to tunnel vision in severe cases. Symptoms of acute, or sudden-onset, glaucoma can include eye pain, headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and seeing halos around lights.

Causes:
Increased intraocular pressure (fluid build-up affecting the optic nerve); Normal-tension glaucoma is when the optic nerve is damaged even though the eye pressure is within a normal range. This may be due to an unusually sensitive optic nerve or reduced blood flow to the optic nerve.

Risk Factors:
Other factors that can lead to glaucoma include certain medical conditions like diabetes, eye injuries, and sometimes a family history of the disease.

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Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration (AMD) damages the macula, affecting sharp, central vision used for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. Side vision remains intact.

Dry AMD (Most Common)
The macula thins with age and drusen build up under the retina. Vision changes progress slowly and may cause gradual central blurring and reduced color clarity.

Wet AMD (More Severe)
Abnormal blood vessels form under the macula and leak, causing faster vision loss. Patients may notice wavy lines or dark spots in the center of vision.

Treatment Options:
There is no cure. Injections can slow vision loss in wet AMD. For dry AMD, specific supplements and diet changes may help slow progression. Regular eye exams can identify AMD early and help protect your remaining vision.

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Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry Eye Syndrome is a multifactorial disease that has historically affected an older population. However, with the rising prevalence of screens and digital devices, we’ve found that it now affects all age groups across the board. Dr. Do advises all patients to incorporate a daily regimen of lid hygiene, warm compresses, and the liberal use of over-the-counter artificial tears. There are also other avenues of therapy that can be discussed with the doctor in order to address this tricky disease.

Symptoms may include: itchy, or scratch eyes, a gritty or foreign body sensation, tired eyes, red eyes, stringy discharge, watery eyes, red eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light.

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Computer Vision Syndrome

Computer Vision Syndrome is a collection of eye and vision-related problems that result from prolonged use of computers, tablets, and other digital screens. It is a temporary condition, but the resulting eye strain, headaches, dry eyes, blurred vision, neck and shoulder pain can affect daily performance. It is caused by factors like glare, poor posture, and uncorrected vision problems.

Symptoms:
Blurred or Double vision; Dry, red, or irritated eyes; Headaches; Neck pain; Shoulder pain and Fatigue

Causes:Poor screen setup or lighting, improper or outdated glasses, uncorrected vision issues (such as presbyopia or astigmatism), and reduced blinking that leads to dry eyes.

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Eye Care Emergencies

Please contact our office immediately if you are experiencing any of the following: flashes of lights, spots in your vision, sudden vision loss or changes, red, painful eyes, sudden double vision, foreign body sensations, or any other eye problems that require urgent medical attention.
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