Eye Disease
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Pink eye is defined as an inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid. This can be caused by allergies, bacteria or viruses. This can be very contagious and is spread by contact with eye secretions from someone who is infected. It is super important to stop wearing contact lenses while affected by conjunctivitis.
Diabetic Eye Disease
While there are multiple ways to manage your diabetic eye care, it is important to visit with your doctor regularly about your care schedule.
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels and the light-sensitive tissue in the retina. This specific condition can develop in individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The recommendation is for all diabetics to have an annual eye exam to evaluate their risk for developing diabetic eye disease. At Deadwood Eye Care we have additional technology to help determine if fluid is leaking below the retina, which helps us catch early diabetic changes sooner.
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels and the light-sensitive tissue in the retina. This specific condition can develop in individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The recommendation is for all diabetics to have an annual eye exam to evaluate their risk for developing diabetic eye disease. At Deadwood Eye Care we have additional technology to help determine if fluid is leaking below the retina, which helps us catch early diabetic changes sooner.
Glaucoma
With all types of glaucoma, the nerve connecting the eye to the brain becomes damaged. The most common sign is high pressure, but this is only one of many signs that help our doctors detect this disease. The most common type of glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma) often has no symptoms, so it is important to get your eyes checked yearly.
Macular Degeneration
This medical condition may result in blurred or no vision in the center of the vision field. There are numerous risk factors for this disease and because there is no cure, early detection is key so that we can slow progression. At Deadwood Eye Care we have a piece of technology that determines the functionality of the macula, which in some cases may help detect very early changes or risk factors well before other testing does.
Call 605-578-1761 for an assessment.