Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management in North York

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that target and damage your optic nerve. This damage to the optic nerve can lead to peripheral visual field loss.

Risk factors associated with glaucoma include:

• Being over the age of 60
• A family history of glaucoma
• Previous eye injuries or surgeries
• Medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure

For more information, please visit our glaucoma clinic page. 

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that blurs your central vision. AMD occurs when aging causes damage to your macula, which is responsible for sharp, straight-ahead vision.

AMD is a common condition and is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults. AMD can develop slowly in some and faster in others. There are 2 main types of AMD:

• Dry AMD is the most common form of the disease and occurs when your macula thins with age. Dry AMD progresses in 3 stages, early, intermediate, and late. This form of AMD most often progresses slowly over the years. While there is no treatment for AMD, lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet or more physical activity can lower the risk of development.
• Wet AMD is the less common form of the disease and is a later-stage type of AMD that causes faster and more severe vision loss. Dry AMD can quickly develop into late-stage wet AMD. This type of AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of your eye and damage your macula.

Regular eye exams can help our team monitor the progression of AMD and prepare a treatment plan.