Undergoing a comprehensive eye exam is the best way to monitor your ocular health and get a precise diagnosis for possible eye disease.
At Trailside Eye Care, we not only test your visual acuity but assess your overall eye health. If we find signs of complications, we can act quickly to protect your vision.
You can book an appointment for regular checkups, or let us know when you’re experiencing eye pain or sudden changes in your vision.
Many eye conditions and diseases show few signs or symptoms as they progress. While cataracts often come with many symptoms, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration have very few.
Vision testing websites aren’t equipped to inspect sensitive tissues in your eyes, so eye exams become no less essential. These tests can’t replace a comprehensive eye exam from an optometrist’s office.
If you’re looking around, and you see a sudden flash of light out of nowhere, perhaps accompanied by floaters, it could be a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment or retinal detachment.
If you see thin, black floating objects wandering across your field of vision, it can be a sign that tissues inside your eye are shedding. Floaters are common and are not necessarily dangerous. But many of them, especially a sudden onset of floaters, could be a sign of an eye emergency.
If your eyes are irritated and uncomfortable, there could be a problem with the natural level of tears in your eyes, a condition called dry eye syndrome.
If the whites of your eyes are constantly red, pink, or veiny, you might have conjunctivitis. There are many types of conjunctivitis (pink eye), and it can be caused by an allergic reaction or bacterial or viral infection. You might need prescription antibiotics or antihistamines to help.
For some patients with keratoconus, the cornea can gradually wear down on the sides and bulge out in front. Patients typically go through these changes between the ages of 10 and 25. The shifting cornea may require a transplant if it advances too far. This degradation can be slowed using specially-fitted lenses, like scleral or rigid gas-permeable contact lenses.
Eye conditions like dry eye syndrome or conjunctivitis can’t always be resolved with over-the-counter solutions. It’s always advisable to see a qualified eye doctor for an accurate diagnosis and careful treatment plan.
At Trailside Eye Care, we’re here to help.
We’re eager to see all of our patients, but please confirm an appointment before visiting. Booking ahead is the safest measure for ensuring a qualified staff member is available to help you from start to finish.
You can find us on Beatty Line in beautiful historic Fergus, Ontario.
Dr. Elder is so friendly and knowledgeable, she was quick to get me in when I had an issue with a growth in my eye and is always takes the time to get to know me so she can give the best solutions for eye care or eye wear. Highly recommend this office to anyone looking to go to a better eye doctor!
She is exceptional! Kind, personable, smart, efficient. Extremely talented doctor – actually look forward to seeing her! Also great with kids.
Dr. Elder has been great at helping me with my ocular health. She is very personable while having a high degree of professionalism. I am very comfortable around her and will be continuing to see her for all of my eye health needs!
Trailside Eye Care
