Triangle Ophthalmology
what we offer
The most common adult diseases are listed below. This is a very limited list of what our practice actually manages.
Adult Ocular Disease Evaluation and Management
Pediatric Ocular Disease Evaluation and Management
Our Services
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
Everyone, whether they require vision correction or not, should have an eye exam to evaluate general ocular health. Unfortunately, many serious eye conditions are completely asymptomatic until they are advanced. At Triangle Ophthalmology we will perform a full, comprehensive evaluation to address any concerns and identify any diseases.
Contact Lens Fitting and Evaluation
Contacts are popular for those who want to be unencumbered by glasses. At Triangle Ophthalmology, we fit young teens to adults (including those who wish freedom from reading glasses). For those who currently wear contacts, an eye exam is required annually to maintain your ocular health. Please call our office for specific questions.
Adult Ocular Disease Evaluation and Management
Dry Eye
Dry eye is a common disease which is caused by decreased quantity or quality of the tear film. The symptoms of dry eye range from itching, burning, irritation to blurred vision that fluctuates with blinking.
Macular Degeneration
AMD is a chronic disease of the retina that can lead to central vision loss. Early detection and treatment can decrease the progression.
Refractive Error
Common types of refractive errors include near sightedness, far sightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Most refractive errors can be corrected with glasses and contact lenses.
Cataract
The eye is similar to a camera. The light rays are focused by the lens of the eye. When the body’s natural lens becomes cloudy, this is called a cataract. Symptoms are typically glare and decreased vision. Usually cataracts are a slowly progressive, normal part of aging.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a chronic, irreversible, progressive eye disease caused by damage to the optic nerve. This damage eventually leads to peripheral vision loss. Usually, the disease is asymptomatic until it is far advanced. Therefore, it requires a thorough eye exam to be detected and treated early before there is vision loss.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Elevated blood sugar can damage the small blood vessels in the eye causing them to leak. The changes can be asymptomatic initially but can lead to blindness. All diabetics should have a dilated eye exam at least annually.
Pediatric Ocular Disease Evaluation and Management
Amblyopia/Lazy Eye
Amblyopia is reduced vision in one or both eyes due to poor development of the neural circuitry between the eyes and the brain. It occurs in early childhood, and it is associated with ocular misalignment and/or a difference in refractive error. Unfortunately, unless there is ocular misalignment, there are no external clues to the problem. The child appears to “see fine” from their one functioning eye. A thorough pediatric ophthalmic exam can be the only way to detect amblyopia.
Strabismus/ Ocular Misalignment
Esotropia (when the eyes are directed inward) and exotropia (when the eyes wonder outward) usually begin in childhood and can be intermittent or constant. Over time, the developing brain can learn to ignore signals from the “lazy eye” inhibiting the circuitry between the brain and the eye from forming correctly. Any ocular misalignment should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist.
Acute Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the conjunctiva, conjunctivitis, is usually infectious (viral or bacterial), allergic, or secondary to an irritant. The symptoms can be discharge, tearing, itching, and foreign body sensation. If viral in nature, it is highly contagious. An ophthalmic exam can usually help determine the etiology.