Eye Care Services Offered
Eye Care Services
Dr. Giselle Martin in Eye Care Specialists of SWFL offers all eye care needs from routine general eye examination to medical and surgical management of ocular diseases..
Comprehensive Exams
A complete eye exam involves a series of tests designed to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. These exams do…
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Comprehensive Exams
A complete eye exam involves a series of tests designed to evaluate your vision and check for eye diseases. These exams do not just determine how clearly you see from a distance and which lens prescription for glasses or contact lenses will give you the best possible vision. Your ophthalmologist will also run a number of tests to check the health and function of your entire eye. We identify external conditions involving lids or ocular surface such as dry eyes, as well as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration, among others.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide. Most symptoms are hardly noticeable at first. The loss of vision
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness worldwide. Most symptoms are hardly noticeable at first. The loss of vision occurs gradually over time due to damage of the optic nerve, which sends visual information from the eye to the brain. This damage is typically caused by increased pressure. A visual field test determines how much of the optic nerve has been damaged.
Cataracts
A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens in the eye; so when something is disrupting the lens, it is hard to get a clear
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Cataracts
A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens in the eye; so when something is disrupting the lens, it is hard to get a clear view. It is a result of a buildup of proteins in the natural lens. Everyone will develop a cataract at some point in their lives. It is most commonly associated to aging. Certain risk factors can accelerate the progression of a cataract such as smoking, diabetes, and steroids. Early cataracts may be treated with a change in your eyeglass prescription, however as the cataracts progress a new eyeglass prescription may no longer be effective in minimizing the effects of the cataracts on your vision. For visually significant cataracts, the treatment is Cataract Surgery. This is performed under local anesthesia. A small incision is used to remove the cataract and introduce an intraocular lens implant in its place. There are different lens options to choose from. Monofocal, toric or multifocal lens implants are available and should be discussed during your office visit to maximize your postoperative visual outcome.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy, or diabetic eye disease, refers to eye problems that people with diabetes may present with as a complication
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy, or diabetic eye disease, refers to eye problems that people with diabetes may present with as a complication of diabetes. This can cause severe vision loss or even blindness. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. It is imperative that all diabetics have an annual retinal exam so that if any changes are seen, these can be treated or managed as soon as possible. To prevent progression of diabetic retinopathy, people with diabetes should control their levels of blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol.
Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition among people age 50 and older. There are two forms of AMD..
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Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition among people age 50 and older. There are two forms of AMD, dry and wet. It is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. AMD gradually affects the macula, the part of the eye that provides central vision. In some people, AMD advances slowly and visual loss does not occur for a long time. In others, the disorder progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in one or both eyes. AMD does not cause complete blindness. It will only affect your central vision, leaving the peripheral field unaffected.
Pterygium
A pterygium is a fleshy tissue that is visible over the eye’s cornea. This tissue is an abnormal growth of the conjunctiva…
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Pterygium
A pterygium is a fleshy tissue that is visible over the eye’s cornea. This tissue is an abnormal growth of the conjunctiva, a membrane that overlies the white of the eye. A Pterygium normally causes tearing, irritation and foreign body sensation. As it grows, it can reach a large size to obstruct the visual axis or cause increased corneal curvature (astigmatism). It can be treated with topical eye drops, ointments or surgically removed.
