Eye Conditions
There are a variety of conditions that can affect the eyes and cause discomfort, irritation, and even complete vision loss. Dr. Marc Bosem and CorrectVision’s eye care specialists can treat common eye conditions ranging from mild to severe. Please contact our practice for more information on eye conditions such as glaucoma, diabetes-related vision impairment, and others. Our Weston and Fort Lauderdale, Florida-area eye care team can help.
Dry Eye
Dry eye syndrome often causes excessive tearing, redness, and irritation of the eye and can be brought on by a number of common factors. Dr. Bosem and our team at CorrectVision offer an array of treatment options that can effectively improve symptoms of dry eye.
Learn more about dry eye syndrome.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is characterized by an inflammation of the eyelids, and can be very uncomfortable. frequent styes, redness of the eyelids, and/or a sticky discharge may all be symptoms of blepharitis. This is an easily treatable condition, and Dr. Bosem can have you feeling better in one quick office visit.
Cataracts
Although cataracts primarily affect patients over 60, they are still very common in younger patients and can have devastating effects on your vision. Blurred, hazy or cloudy vision, and sensitivity to light may all be symptoms of cataracts. Cataract removal can stop the deterioration of vision caused by cataracts and help you to see more clearly.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, but the condition can be controlled if caught early. Since glaucoma often has no symptoms until vision loss has already occurred, regular eye exams can be vital to stopping glaucoma before it takes a devastating toll.
Uveitis
Uveitis typically causes redness in the eye that does not clear. Sensitivity to light, pain or redness, and blurred vision can all be signs that you may have uveitis. Dr. Bosem offers a range of treatment options to improve this common eye condition.
Macular Degeneration
The macula is an area of the retina in the back of the eye that is responsible for fine detail vision. If this area begins to deteriorate – usually caused by aging – macular degeneration can occur. Macular degeneration typically causes gradual vision loss and usually affects both eyes at different rates – even with a central loss of vision, peripheral vision and color vision may remain clear. Although macular degeneration is a retinal disease that can result in partial or total loss of vision, some types of the condition can be treated.
Flashes and Floaters
Flashes and floaters can sometimes happen when you turn your head too quickly, often making you think that you saw a floating spot or a small bug, only to find that there wasn’t really anything there. Flashes and floaters can also sometimes appear as a flash of light. These events are often found to be harmless after an eye examination, typically not even requiring treatment. However, in some cases, flashes and floaters may indicate that a retinal detachment has occurred. This is a very serious condition that could ultimately lead to vision loss, so it is imperative that you obtain an eye exam as quickly as possible if you experience flashes and floaters in your field of vision.
Diabetes / Diabetic Retinopathy
People who have diabetes are at risk for developing a serious eye condition called diabetic retinopathy. The condition involves the damaging effects diabetes can have on blood vessels in the eyes, and can cause hazy vision, floaters, difficulty reading, double vision, and even complete blindness. Dr. Bosem offers a range of helpful information and ways to reduce the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.