Laser treatment can help control the symptoms of glaucoma, but no treatments are currently available to cure glaucoma. SLT Laser treatment helps maintain normal eye pressure and minimize future damage to the optic nerve.
Ophthalmology
Dr. Drenser is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Macular Degeneration
The "dry" form of macular degeneration has no treatment. The "wet" form is now treated with special intraocular injections of a medication that will reduce bleeding, leakage, and swelling of the retina. Our group of retinal specialists are able to provide all treatment options in the management of macular degeneration.
Cataracts
At Blue Water Eye Care Associates, P.C. in Port Huron, Michigan, we treat a variety of diseases and disorders that affect the eye. From surgery for cataracts to treatment for dry eyes, we provide the necessary care to ensure quality ocular health for our patients. Schedule an appointment today to have your eye condition treated.
Cataract Surgery
Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed and successful surgeries in the United States. Cataract surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia and generally involves two steps: the cloudy lens is removed and usually replaced with a uniquely designed lens called an IOL, specifically powered for your eye. During surgery, a small incision is made in the eye. Microsurgical instruments are used to break the cloudy lens into small pieces and then those pieces are suctioned out. The posterior or back capsule of the eye is left in place to help support the IOL. Today's "no stitch" procedure allows you to go home quickly and experience improved vision much sooner. After cataract surgery, you may return almost immediately to all normal activities. We will direct you in the correct use of your post-surgery eye drops. Several postoperative visits are needed to check on the progress of the eye as it heals.
Eye Exam
Dilation of the pupils is an essential part of a complete eye examination. It is necessary to permit a complete evaluation of the inside parts of the eyes.
It is important for a diabetic to have an annual dilated eye exam in order to detect serious eye damage. Diabetic retinopathy (a severe vision disorder) typically does not have any early symptoms. It is important to have routine dilated eye exams in order to protect against this disorder. Annually, 25,000 people will go blind because of the damaged tiny blood vessels in the retina. 90% of these cases could have been prevented if diagnosed and treated earlier. Our research indicates that only 60% of the diabetic population has routine annual exams. Annual dilated eye exams are important to preventing diabetic retinopathy.