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Nearly half of all blindness can be prevented, yet the number of people suffering vision loss continues to increase. Having an annual eye exam is crucial in protecting your and your family's eyesight. Annual examinations allow Drs. Uzick and Coll to detect changes in your eye. Changes in your prescription can be made to your eyeglass or contact lenses that may help you see better, reduce eyestrain and most importantly determine if these changes are due to systemic disease. However, Drs. Uzick and Coll also need to look at the various structure's of your eye, (the cornea, lens, and retina), to determine if they are healthy, showing signs of disease or damaged. Many eye diseases, if detected early, can be treated successfully without total vision loss.
Regular eye care, by means of annual eye exams can uncover both eye and systemic (entire body) problems. If these problems are left untreated, there is a risk of disability, suffering, and loss of productivity. The goals of an eye exam are to avoid or minimize adverse effects on the eye and vision, as well as to identify potential problems early in order to prevent any problems from getting worse, and potentially leading to vision loss.
Presbyopia, which is the age-related loss of accommodation (resulting in the need for bifocals), starts between the ages of 38-45 years, and affects virtually 100% of the. It is estimated that 52% of the US population wears corrective lenses. Cataracts (loss of clarity of the lens) are estimated to affect 42% of individuals between the ages of 52-64 years. However, only about 5% of these people suffer significant loss of vision. Nearly everyone develops some degree of cataracts by age 75-85 years. Cataracts can be treated and Dr. Uzick and Dr. Coll will be happy to work with you and the surgeon.
In addition, there are various retinal diseases and conditions of the eye which result in loss of vision. There are diseases such as diabetes and hyperenstion which can be discovered by examining the eyes. Side effects of drugs may also affect your vision and the structures of your eyes. Again, early detection is the key factor in treatment and sight preservation.
