Eye Disease Diagnosis in
Chula Vista

The cornea is normally shaped like a dome, but the corneal structure can weaken and thin in some individuals, becoming more conical. This condition is called keratoconus.

Keratoconus generally affects people between the ages of 10 and 25, and it develops gradually over many years. In the early stages, vision problems from keratoconus can be corrected with eyeglasses and contact lenses. In later stages, the patient may require a cornea transplant.

Call us right away if you experience the following symptoms:

• Sensitivity to bright light
• Clouding or worsening of vision
• Frequent changes in eyeglass prescriptions
• Vision distortion

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the primary cause of vision loss in adults over 50.

The macula is the center of your retina. It’s responsible for sharp, precise central vision. AMD occurs as the macula slowly deteriorates throughout the aging process.

As the macula breaks down, it can affect the quality of your central vision. This breakdown may result in a black spot in the center of your vision or straight lines appearing wavy or blurry.

A cataract appears as a clouding in your eye’s lens as your lens becomes rigid and opaque. Cataracts occur as part of the aging process, but this condition can be exacerbated by many factors, like diabetes, injury, and excessive alcohol consumption.

Contact our practice if you experience any of these symptoms:

• Dim vision
• Clouded vision
• Faded color or yellowish vision
• Sensitivity to light

Mild cataracts can be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, as the condition progresses, cataracts may require surgery.

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that slowly damage the optic nerve. It’s called the “silent thief of sight” because most patients don’t notice a change in their vision until the advanced stages.

This condition mainly affects older adults, but there are cases of younger people being diagnosed with glaucoma.

This disease advances slowly with no symptoms, so glaucoma testing is included in regular eye exams at Total Vision in Terra Nova. Glaucoma can be manageable if caught early, and regular treatment can help preserve your vision.