Glaucoma treatment.

Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which is the part of the eye that carries the images we see from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma occurs when fluid buildup in the eye causes excessive intraocular pressure. Many patients are not aware they have glaucoma until they suffer a loss of vision, which is why regular eye exams are so important.

Although many people fear this potentially sight-damaging condition, early diagnosis and treatment can help maintain your vision for a lifetime. If glaucoma is detected during your eye exam with Dr. Reichert, he will outline a treatment plan that may include pressure-reducing eyedrops or advanced laser treatment. Effective surgery is available for more advanced cases of glaucoma.

Diabetic eye disease.

If you have diabetes, you are at increased risk for retinal problems. This disease damages blood vessels in the retina, which is the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. As the disease progresses, these vessels leak, causing swelling of the retina and vision loss. Thankfully, Dr. Reichert has extensive experience in diabetic retinal
disease. He uses the latest diagnostic equipment, including digital angiography, to pinpoint diabetic eye disease in its early stages, when there are no outward symptoms.

If surgery is needed, you’re in good hands with Dr. Reichert. He is highly skilled in today’s most advanced laser techniques that can treat a variety of retinal disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease and retinal tears.

Macular degeneration.

Macular degeneration is a genetic aging condition which can slowly rob you of your central vision. While there is no treatment for the underlying disease, complications such as retinal hemorrhages can accelerate vision decline. However, if diagnosed promptly, this “wet” degeneration can be treated before major central-vision loss presents itself. Dr. Reichert has the advanced technology to accurately diagnose and treat macular degeneration.