Eye Physicians Of Sussex County - Laura Hirschfeld

If one of these blood vessels develops a blockage, the retina served by that vessel will not function normally, resulting in vision loss. If the central artery or vein is blocked, the entire vision is affected. If a branch of the artery or vein is blocked, often a portion of the vision is affected.

The retina is a very thin sheet of tissue which lines the inside of the back of each eye. If you think of an eye as a camera, then it follows that the retina would be the film of a camera. The retina captures the optical image and changes it into electrical signals, which are then sent through the optic nerve to the back part of our brain (occipital cortex).

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in the United States. A simple, painless eye exam can detect the disease. With early detection and treatment, glaucoma can usually be controlled and blindness prevented. Glaucoma can affect anyone from newborn infants to the elderly. It has been estimated that up to 3 million Americans have glaucoma.

We provide comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages. Our services include not only laser vision correction and small-incision cataract surgery but also treatments for a range of conditions such as glaucoma, the diabetic eye, dry eye and macular degeneration. Regular eye exams are an invaluable tool in maintaining your eyes' health by detecting and preventing disease.