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Ocular Disease Management
Our vision provides us a way to connect to the world around us. Instinctively, we look around from the first moment we open our eyes and take in as much as we can. For those who are nearsighted, glasses are usually within arm’s reach, and a slight panic ensues when they are not. At LivingHope Vision Clinic in both Burlington & Hamilton, Ontario, our primary goal is to make sure your eyes and vision stay as strong as possible for as long as possible.
What it Means to Have an Ocular Disease
Ocular diseases can affect your vision, eye health, or both. They can also be red flags to dangers of your overall health that require attention from your general practice doctor and/or ophthalmologist. Ocular diseases make it harder to learn new things, concentrate, enjoy television, a favorite book, or drive from one place to another. Even the ability to work can be compromised due to vision or eye health issues.
Some common ocular diseases include:
Cataracts
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Macular Degeneration
Also an age-related condition, the central portion of the retina, the macula, begins to break down causing blurred central vision or blind spots.
Glaucoma
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Keratoconus
Progressive thinning of corneas that causes bulging into a cone-like shape.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Caused by a malfunction in the tear ducts that lead to a combination of dry itchy eyes and excessive tearing.
Retina Disorders
Many disorders, including retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
Working as a Team to Protect Your Vision
As a qualified optometrist, Dr. Jang at LivingHope Vision Clinic provides comprehensive care to help protect and preserve your eye health and vision. While we manage a wide range of eye conditions in-house, some situations require additional medical collaboration.
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When specialized care or further medical evaluation is needed, we work closely with your family doctor or ophthalmologist to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment. Our goal is to provide coordinated, patient-centered care so you feel confident that your eye health is fully supported at every step.