The Most Common Eye Diseases

At Summit Eyecare, our optometrists frequently encounter numerous eye diseases and disorders that affect patients' daily functioning. By learning about the most widespread conditions our clinical team diagnoses and treats, individuals can watch for early symptoms to mitigate the impact through timely intervention.

Understanding the Top 5 Age-Related Eye Diseases

While vision loss stemming from eye injury or genetics does occur, most common eyesight deterioration develops due to age-related diseases. Some of the top conditions that optometrists, or eye doctors, commonly see and treat include:

- Cataracts: clouding of the eyes’ lenses causing blurry vision and sensitivity

- Diabetic Retinopathy: impairment of retina blood vessels that can severely limit vision

- Glaucoma: damage to the optic nerve from fluid pressure buildup in the eye

- Age-related Macular Degeneration: breakdown of the macula center in the retina needed for detail

- Eye Alignment Conditions Like Lazy Eye: misaligned eyes causing double vision and confusion

Have Your Eyes Examined Annually

As these disorders often start with subtle symptoms, scheduling a yearly eye exam allows optometrists to detect early indicators and track changes over time. Though varying in cause and treatment approach, catching most eye diseases in the beginning stages allows for the better preservation of vision function.

Our Eye Doctors Are Here to Help

Leveraging advanced diagnostic technology and decades of combined clinical experience, Summit Eyecare’s optometry team excels at identifying the signs of various vision-threatening diseases even before patients notice substantial symptoms day-to-day. Whether prescribing corrective lenses for astigmatism, teaching eye exercise techniques to strengthen muscles, coordinating care with specialty surgeons, or developing home management plans - our compassionate doctors develop personalized treatment plans, so patients can tackle changes in vision proactively.

Contact Our Eye Doctors at Summit Eyecare

Committed to helping every community member face age-related and genetic eye diseases with confidence in their outcomes, Summit Eyecare lends expertise, support, and clarity when you need it most on your journey. Call us today to schedule your next exam and understand exactly what’s impacting your eyesight and how our team stands ready to help you see vibrantly at every age. Are you looking for an eye doctor near you? If you live in or around Merlin, Pancheri, Pocatello, St. Anthony, Rexburg, Idaho Falls, call our team today at (208) 522-5594 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.