Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management in London, ON

Cataracts can develop slowly over time, and their clouded nature can vary from small areas to larger areas that cause vision loss. Some of the most common symptoms of cataracts include:

• Decreased night vision
• Muted colours
• Blurry vision

If cataracts begin affecting your daily life and prevent you from going about your usual activities, such as reading or driving, cataract surgery is the only way to remove them and restore your vision.

We co-manage your cataract surgery and connect you with surgeons while offering pre and post-op care.

You may be at an increased risk of developing eye diseases such as cataracts and diabetic retinopathy if you have diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that causes damage to the blood vessels of the retina, which can lead to vision loss if left untreated.

As many as 1 million Canadians are living with undiagnosed diabetes, which can increase their risk of experiencing vision problems. That’s why regular eye exams are essential, especially if you have diabetes.

Diabetic retinopathy symptoms can include:

• Black spots or holes in your vision
• A loss of central vision
• Blurry vision

We offer retinal imaging that helps our team collect detailed images to evaluate changes in your vision and your overall eye health.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease that affects your central vision by causing damage to the macula. This damage can make activities like reading and driving more challenging.

AMD is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults, and there are 2 main types:

• Dry AMD is the more common form of the disease and occurs in early, intermediate, and late stages. This form of AMD occurs when the macula thins with age.
• Wet AMD is the less common form of the disease that causes faster and more severe vision loss. Wet AMD occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of the eye and damage the macula.

We implement detailed retinal imaging into our eye exams to help in the early detection and management of macular degeneration.

Visual field testing is a noninvasive test that measures the full horizontal and vertical range of what you can see peripherally, helping our team detect potential blind spots that could indicate eye health issues.

At White Oaks Optometry, we offer:

• Confrontation visual field tests
• Automated perimetry tests
• Humphrey automated visual assessments

Fundus photography is a noninvasive imaging technique that uses a specialized camera to capture detailed images of the back of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve.

We use this advanced technology to detect and manage various eye conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic changes, and glaucoma.

Fundus photography is particularly useful during kids’ eye exams as it allows us to capture high-resolution images of the child’s retina, which can be challenging to examine using traditional examination techniques.