Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Glaucoma affects nearly 400,000 Canadians and occurs when the optic nerve becomes damaged. Vision loss due to glaucoma is irreversible and generally, though not always, associated with high intraocular pressure.

For more information about glaucoma, and what steps you and your optometrist can take to slow its progression, please visit our Glaucoma page.

AMD currently affects approximately 1.4 million Canadians and is the leading cause of blindness in patients over the age of fifty. Age-related macular degeneration occurs when the macula begins to deteriorate, leading to central vision loss and, if left untreated, blindness.

For more information about AMD, and what steps you and your optometrist can take to slow its progression, please visit our Age-Related Macular Degeneration page.

Did you know that cataracts are not technically an eye disease? Most people will eventually develop them, but some risk factors – such as smoking, excessive UV exposure, or having diabetes – can increase your risk of developing them earlier in life.

Though cataracts used to be a common cause of vision loss and blindness, modern cataract surgery can restore your clear vision.

For more information about cataracts, including information about workarounds and cataract surgery, please speak to your optometrist during your next appointment.