Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management

Your Trusted Eye Health Provider

At Desert Valley Eye Care, we’re here to be your go-to partner for lifelong eye health—just like a family doctor, but for your vision.

From managing age-related conditions to providing diabetic eye care, we focus on keeping your eyes healthy and your vision clear. Whether you’ve noticed changes in your vision or want to stay on top of your eye health, our team is ready to help with care that’s compassionate, personalized, and always focused on you.

Better eye health starts with a simple step: an eye exam. Contact us today, and let’s work together to protect your vision and keep your eyes thriving for years to come.

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Thorough Care Begins with an Eye Exam

Optometrists in Washington can provide comprehensive medical eye care, treat conditions like glaucoma, remove foreign bodies, and help protect your ocular health.

Regular eye exams help detect issues early, supporting timely and effective treatment. Using detailed diagnostic tools, we assess your vision and eye health, explaining our findings so you can better understand and maintain your eye health.

Eye Diseases & Conditions We Manage

Detecting eye issues early can make all the difference, and we’re here to help. At Desert Valley Eye Care, we’re passionate about protecting your vision. From diagnosing a range of eye health concerns to offering personalized care, we’ll guide you to find treatment options for your needs.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, usually due to high pressure within the eye. It can progress without noticeable symptoms, leading to irreversible deterioration, which, if untreated, can lead to total blindness.

Regular eye exams allow us to monitor eye pressure and assess optic nerve damage for any changes or risk factors.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy affects people with diabetes by damaging blood vessels in the retina, causing blurred or fluctuating vision. It can also increase the risk of diabetic eye diseases, including diabetic edema, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Early detection through diabetic eye exams is essential for preventing and managing changes to your eye health.

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration affects the central part of the retina—the macula—causing vision loss in the center of your vision. It usually develops slowly and is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over 50. Risk factors include excessive UV exposure, poor nutrition, smoking, and high myopia (nearsightedness).

Early detection and intervention can help slow its progression.

Cataracts

Cataracts are cloudy areas that develop on the eye’s lens. They can result from the natural aging process, eye injuries, or medical conditions like diabetes or high myopia (nearsightedness).

Cataracts cause blurry vision, making it harder to see in low light or read small text. Early changes can be managed with glasses or contact lenses, while cataract surgery can correct vision in later stages.

Our Diagnostic Tools: Identifying Concerns Promptly

At Desert Valley Eye Care, we’re passionate about your vision and committed to giving you thorough care. That’s why we use modern diagnostic tools to get a clearer, more accurate picture of your eye health. With this technology, we can personalize your care and recommend treatments that work for your needs.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) captures a cross-sectional image of your retina, showing us detailed layers of tissue at the back of your eye. The images can help us diagnose and manage conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Fundus Photography

Fundus photography helps your eye doctor get a closer look at the back of your eye, creating an image of the retina, the light-sensitive layer that makes vision possible. This technology helps your optometrist spot eye conditions like diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma early on.

By regularly monitoring the back of the eye, your eye doctor can monitor changes in your eye health and adjust treatments as needed.

Visual Field Testing

Your visual field includes your central (straight-ahead) vision and peripheral vision (what you can see out of the “corner” of your eye).

Visual field testing helps identify blind spots or peripheral vision loss, which can be key indicators for glaucoma or other eye diseases. Monitoring these symptoms early can help create accurate treatment plans.

Pachymetry

Pachymetry is a quick and simple test that measures the thickness of your cornea—the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye. Think of it like using a precise ruler to check how thick the dome-shaped front of your eyes is.

Knowing your corneal thickness helps us catch conditions like glaucoma early, plan for surgeries like LASIK, or even create a more comfortable contact lens fit.

Caring for Your Family’s Vision

Your eyes are the windows to your world, and we’re committed to helping you keep the view clear. Regular checkups and early care help protect your vision for life.

Our friendly, dedicated team is passionate about keeping your eyes healthy with personalized care every step of the way. Book your next eye exam today.

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Our Location

You can find us in the shopping center at the corner of W Clearwater Avenue and S Louisiana Street Way. Free parking is available just steps from our entrance.