Whether you have been diagnosed with an eye disease or are at risk for eye diseases, we can assist you. Here at the Ritz & Johnson Fashion Eyecare Center, we provide patients with comprehensive vision and eye services. We work with patients who have common eye diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and diabetic and/or hypertensive retinopathy.
Glaucoma Treatment
If a patient has glaucoma, the optic nerves connecting the brain to the eyes are damaged. While this eye disease is incurable, we can provide treatment to help slow the progression of glaucoma and preserve vision. If left untreated, glaucoma will lead to blindness. The treatments focus on reducing pressure inside the eyes, which can be managed with eye drops and other medical interventions.
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Macular degeneration is an age-related eye disease that results in permanent vision loss. The National Eye Institute states that age-related macular degeneration is the primary cause of vision loss in seniors. If a patient has macular degeneration, the eye doctor can slow the progression of vision loss. While curing macular degeneration is not possible, treatment can help patients retain their vision for longer. Some treatments include taking a specialized formula of vitamins and minerals that have been proven to decrease vision loss from AMD by 25 percent in patients.
Treating Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetic complication that affects the eyes. It is caused by damage to the retinal blood vessels due to high blood sugar levels. Patients with early stages of diabetic retinopathy may show no symptoms, which is why it is very important to have yearly dilated eye exams. Patients with diabetic retinopathy may have bleeding or swelling of the retina, which can lead to complications such as retinal detachment or glaucoma. These complications require immediate medical attention. Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include fluctuating vision (glasses work some days but don’t work other days), blurred vision, spots in the vision, and vision loss.
Contact Our Local Eye Doctor in Ocala for More Information Today!
Here at the Ritz & Johnson Fashion Eyecare Center, we provide comprehensive vision services as your leading eye doctor in Ocala, FL. Your optometrists Drs. Johnson, Willeford, Menjivar, and Glatter-Gotz have been treating patients with eye diseases for nearly 50 years. We serve the communities in Ocala, as well as The Villages, Silver Springs, Dunellon, and Anthony, FL. To schedule your eye exam to check for eye diseases, contact our office at (352) 732-7900.