At Midwest Vision Care we pride ourselves on practicing modern standards of eye care! Our doctors have extensive training and experience managing optical conditions as well as ocular medical care. This means we are able to manage a wide variety of conditions in our office. Please see our list of common conditions we manage below, and click the links to learn more about how we are able to treat each. These are just some of the conditions we can help with, if you have any questions feel free to contact our office and talk to our experienced staff!
The most common condition that we see every day! There are many types including Myopia (near-sighted), Hyperopia (far-sighted), Presbyopia (bifocals), and Astigmatism (asymmetric blur). We offer many different and advanced options to correct your prescription giving you the best vision possible! Click to learn more!
More >The medical term for most red eyes is conjunctivitis meaning an infection or inflammation of the surface of the eyes. There are many causes for conjunctivitis including viral (commonly called pink eye), bacterial, allergic, and even contact lens wear. We are able to determine the underlying cause and prescribe the medication best suited to help you heal quickly. Click to learn more!
More >The medical term for dry eyes is Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca. This condition also has a wide variety of underlying causes, and can also have a wide variety of symptoms. These can range from simple dryness to more advanced cases of extreme dryness that causes red/inflamed eyes with vision loss. There have been many advancements in the understanding of the cause as well as potential therapies for dry eyes that we are able to offer you! Click to learn more!
More >This is another common ocular condition, especially in the elderly population. Glaucoma used to be thought of as high pressure of the eye that causes vision loss. Advanced research has allowed us to learn much more about this condition. We now know that high pressure is not the only cause, and have developed advanced technology to detect glaucoma early allowing us to even prevent damage/vision loss before it occurs. We offer these tests in our office and recommend annual examinations to determine if you are at risk. Even if you have been told you do not have glaucoma in the past the risk of developing it continues to grow as we age and it is important to monitor. Click to learn more!
More >This condition is damage occurring in the macula, this is the area of your retina responsible for central, detailed vision. Over time deposits develop and can cause disruption of the layers of retina. This can result in extremely reduced vision if not monitored and managed. Modern research has given us special tests that can be used to detect early changes and some therapies have developed that can help slow the progression of this condition. Click to learn more!
More >Amblyopia is commonly referred to as a lazy eye. Many people think a lazy eye is an eye turn, however there are many different causes of lazy eye. Amblyopia is when the brain develops a weak connection with one eye. This can be caused by a strabismus (eye turn), high uncorrected refractive error, or even an anatomical issue such as a drooping lid. There are a number of therapies that can help to strengthen a lazy eye, especially in children under the age of 13. Click here to learn more!
More >Cataracts are a tinting or frosting of the lens that is inside of the eye. Over time these changes can cause vision to be reduced and colors to be less noticeable. The most likely cause of cataracts is aging, in fact nearly everyone will develop cataracts at some point in their lives. Patients with cataracts will notice symptoms like reduced vision, foggy vision, or increase glare. Surgery is an excellent option and we can determine if you would be a good candidate and get you scheduled. Click here to learn more!
More >Keratoconus is a relatively rare condition that affects the cornea. The cornea becomes thinned and distorted over time. This causes a number of issues, most commonly extreme visual blur that cannot be fully corrected by glasses. There are a number of ways to help manage vision including specialty contact lenses or even some new surgical options! Click here to learn more!
More >There are a number of urgent eye conditions we are able to help with in office as well. This can help you to avoid a visit to urgent care or emergency centers. Some examples include eye abrasions/scratches, foreign debris stuck in the eye, other injuries or eye pain. Call immediately for an appointment or see your local emergency department. Click here to learn more!
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