Keeping an eye on your vision

Keeping an eye on your vision

Via Christi 50+ May Lunch & Learn

May 21, 2014

Welcome & Introduction

Lisa D. Sandell, O.D. Via Christi Clinic Optical Shop 13213 West 21st St. N. (316) 946-1717

Macular Degeneration

What is it? Damage to the center of the retina

Macula is used for central vision

Peripheral vision spared

Macular Degeneration

Risk factors Smoking, especially a risk for wet macular

degeneration Age Genetics UV exposure Diet

Macular Degeneration

Prevention Wearing UV protection Quit smoking/avoid second hand smoke Eat a balanced diet Regular eye examinations

Macular Degeneration

Treatment Dry vs. Wet Macular Degeneration Dry ---Vitamins AREDS formula, monitor with

Amsler Grid Wet---Intervention with Ophthalmology,

Injections to stop bleeding and new blood vessels

Normal Retina

Dry vs. Wet

Macular Degeneration

What’s for dinner? Green, leafy vegetables: Kale, spinach,

broccoli, peas, collard greens Eggs Corn Fish

Macular Degeneration

Vitamins Lutein 6-10 mg/day Fish oil/Omega 3’s 1000 mg/day AREDS vitamins—include Vitamin A, C, E,

Zinc

Cataracts

Risk factors Age Smoking UV exposure Diabetes

Cataracts

Symptoms Blurred vision Glare at night Dull vision

Glaucoma

Symptoms

Risk Factors Age Family History Trauma

Glaucoma

Treatment Eye drops Surgery Goal is to preserve vision, no cure

Dry Eye

Symptoms Blurred vision/fluctuating Burning Scratchy Watering Itching

Dry Eye

Treatment Artificial tears Restasis Punctal Plugs Warm compresses Omega 3’s Environment modification

Diabetes and the eyes

Diabetic retinopathy Damage to the retinal blood vessels Non-proliferative and Proliferative Treatment

Improve control of blood sugar Laser treatment

Diabetes and the eyes

Macular edema Swelling in the center of the retina Blurred vision Distortion No Symptoms Treatment

Injections Focal laser treatment

Questions?