Patient Education & Forms
Patient Education
EyeSmart is a program sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology which gives information on eye health, eye problems and treatments. You can click on one of the links below to get further information from them. However, if you are experiencing symptoms, eye problems, have questions or need any medical advice you should schedule an appointment with Dr. Sherrer.
- Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is when the macula, a small part of the retina, deteriorates. This can cause distortion, blurriness or permanent vision loss.
- Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) is when one eye develops good vision in early childhood, yet the other one does not.
- Astigmatism is a common condition where there is an imperfection in the curvature of the eye which can cause near and far objects to become blurry.
- Bacterial Keratitis is an infection of the cornea which develops quickly and can lead to blindness if left untreated.
- Cataracts is a clouding of the lens in the eye. Cataracts cause vision to become cloudy or blurry as if you are looking through a dirty window.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye) is when the conjunctiva becomes inflamed, irritated and appears red. There are several possible causes and it can be highly contagious.
- Glaucoma is a disease that can damage and harm the optic nerve of the eye. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness but can often be prevented with early treatment.
- Hyperopia (Farsightedness) is an eye condition where nearby objects appear to be blurry and not in focus, but you can see objects that are far away clearly.
- Myopia (Nearsightedness) is a condition where things far away appear blurry and not in focus, but objects up close can be seen clearly.
- Presbyopia (Aging Eye) is a condition that effects most people as they age which makes it harder to read and see things up close.
- Pterygium (Surfer’s Eye) is the growth of a thin tissue on the white of the eye which can extend over the cornea.
