Complete Eye Condition Treatment at Orbit Eyecare
When it comes to your eye health, Orbit Eyecare is your trusted partner in comprehensive eye condition treatment. We understand that each patient is unique, and we strive to provide personalized solutions to address a wide range of eye conditions.
Whether you're experiencing dry eye symptoms or any other eye-related issue, our expert optometrists are here to help.
Our Approach to Eye Condition Management in Albuquerque Westside and Los Alamos
Innovative Myopia Management
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is more than just a common vision problem; it's a growing concern that affects children's ability to learn, play, and navigate the world around them. Our eye doctors provide innovative myopia management solutions that ensure a bright future for your child.
Understanding Myopia in Children: Is Your Child at Risk?
Myopia in children is not just about blurry distance vision; it's a condition that typically begins in childhood and may progress as they grow. It occurs when the eyeball elongates or the cornea curves excessively, causing light to focus in front of the retina. This results in a refractive error that can significantly impact a child's quality of life.
Regular pediatric eye care is critical in managing myopia effectively. Through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized treatment strategies, including prescription eyeglasses, ortho-k contact lenses, and lifestyle interventions, we aim to control the progression of nearsightedness and reduce long-term risks to ocular health.
Ortho-K Contact Lenses for Myopia Control
Orthokeratology, or ortho-k, is a non-surgical and innovative approach to correcting vision. It involves using specialized contact lenses worn only at night while sleeping. Ortho-k lenses effectively reshape the clear front part of the eye, ensuring light focuses accurately on the retina.
Atropine Eye Drops: A Proactive Approach
Low-dose atropine eye drops have emerged as a promising solution for managing myopia, particularly in its early stages. These drops temporarily relax the eye's focusing mechanism, slowing myopia progression. They are often recommended for children showing rapid advancements in myopia, providing a non-invasive treatment option with minimal side effects.
Finding Relief from Dry Eye Disease
Many people suffer from dry eye disease, characterized by insufficient tear production or rapid tear evaporation. This can lead to discomfort, visual disturbances, and, if not appropriately managed, longer-term ocular surface issues. We can diagnose dry eye during an eye exam, where our optometrists assess tear production and the overall health of your eyes.
Identifying the symptoms of dry eye disease is the first step toward finding relief and improving your eye health. Common signs include:
Identifying the symptoms of dry eye disease is the first step toward finding relief. Common signs include:
- Persistent Dryness: A constant feeling of dryness, often described as gritty or sandy, as if foreign particles are in the eyes.
- Burning Sensation: An uncomfortable burning or stinging sensation in the eyes.
- Excessive Tearing: Ironically, dry eye disease can trigger an overproduction of tears as the eyes try to compensate for the dryness.
- Blurry Vision: Activities requiring sustained focus may cause temporary blurring of vision.
- Light Sensitivity: Sufferers may experience an increased sensitivity to light, leading to discomfort in bright environments.
- Eye Fatigue and Redness: Dry eye syndrome can cause your eyes to feel tired, especially after visual tasks, and may look red or inflamed
Effective Dry Eye Treatment at Orbit Eyecare
Our dry eye treatment strategies alleviate discomfort and improve eye health. We offer a range of solutions, including:
- Artificial tears and lubricating eye drops: These help to keep your eyes moist and relieve dryness.
- Prescription medications: In some cases, prescription eye drops or oral medications may be necessary to manage underlying causes of dry eye.
- Lifestyle and environmental recommendations: Our experts guide lifestyle changes and environmental modifications that can reduce dry eye symptoms.
- Specialized therapies: We offer advanced treatments like punctual plugs, which help to retain tears on the eye's surface.