Understanding your eye health
Dr. Schwartz Optometrist & Associates evaluates vision and eye health, including signs of glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, retinal problems, and macular degeneration. Our doctors also treat conditions such as eye infections, allergies, abrasions, and dry eye.
Some conditions begin without symptoms
Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve before you notice a change in vision. Eye examinations and appropriate follow-up help your doctor identify concerns and decide what care is needed.
Source: National Eye Institute — Glaucoma
https://www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
Diabetes can affect blood vessels in the retina without early warning signs. If you have diabetes, tell your eye doctor and ask when you need a dilated examination and follow-up.
Source: National Eye Institute — Diabetic Retinopathy
https://www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
A plan based on your findings
An evaluation helps clarify whether you need monitoring, treatment, additional testing, or specialist care. Bring your medication list, previous eye records, and any questions about an existing diagnosis. Follow the care plan and return schedule recommended for your condition.
Arrange care
Call 586-939-1122 to discuss an eye health appointment. Sudden vision loss, severe pain, new flashes with many floaters, or a curtain across your vision needs immediate eye care or an emergency department.
Source: National Eye Institute — Retinal Detachment
https://www.nei.nih.gov/eye-health-information/eye-conditions-and-diseases/retinal-detachment