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Dr. Christine Li & Associates
Dr. Christine Li & Associates
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    • Eye Care Services
      • Comprehensive Eye Exam
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      • Ortho-K (Orthokeratology)
      • Myopia Control
      • Ocular Disease Management
    • Our Team
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  • Book Today
  • Eye Care Services
    • Comprehensive Eye Exam
    • Contact Lens Fitting
    • Laser Surgery
    • Ortho-K (Orthokeratology)
    • Myopia Control
    • Ocular Disease Management
  • Our Team
  • Contact Us

Ocular Disease Management

Common ocular conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy can potentially be averted through lifestyle adjustments and proper nutrition. Conversely, ocular diseases like glaucoma and retinal detachment necessitate early-stage treatment to prevent permanent vision loss.


Our mission is to safeguard your vision and maintain the peak health of your eyes through comprehensive ocular disease assessments. Awareness plays a pivotal role in promoting optimal ocular health, with early detection leading to superior outcomes. Our optometrists will offer guidance on lifestyle modifications, dietary recommendations, and the use of dietary supplements to optimize the performance of your eyes.

Cataract

Cataracts result from the clouding of the crystalline lens within the eye. It is due to breaking down of the lens’ protein as we age, typically commencing around the age of 55. Individuals with cataracts experience a progressive decline in vision, observe halos around lights, encounter challenges with low-light visibility, and may undergo frequent prescription changes.


While UV protection and a diet rich in antioxidants can aid in the prevention of cataracts or in slowing their progression, in cases where they continue to worsen, the only treatment is surgical intervention.

Diabetic Eye Exam

Individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to a range of ocular conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular edema. All of these can potentially result in vision impairment, yet early diagnosis and treatment can safeguard one's eyesight.


Diabetes can also manifest as double vision due to possible paralysis of the muscles that control the movement of the eyes. Moreover, individuals with diabetes may experience fluctuating vision, blurriness, frequent adjustments to their prescription, and a reduction in their visual field.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

In adults over the age of 55, age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in North America. AMD occurs when there is a build up of waste products in the retina leading to tissue damage. In early stages central vision may be mildly blurry or distorted, however, advanced stages could result in complete loss of central vision affecting the patient’s ability to read or drive.


Risk factors for developing AMD include:

  • Smoking
  • UV exposure
  • Family history of AMD
  • Obesity
  • Age
  • Cardiovascular disease

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is progressive degeneration of the optic nerve due to elevated intraocular pressure and/or reduced blood supply to the optic nerve. This condition is most prevalent among individuals aged 40 and older, often displaying a hereditary predisposition.


Referred to as a "silent disease," patients with glaucoma typically remain unaware of vision loss until it reaches an advanced stage. Usually peripheral vision is affected first, followed by central vision during the later stages of the disease.

Dry Eye Disease

Dry eye is a common problem caused by either insufficient tear production or poor tear quality. Its prevalence rises with age and there is greater incidence in women due to hormonal fluctuations.  Among younger individuals, extended screen usage is a primary contributor to dry eye.


Dry eye symptoms include:

  • Burning sensation
  • Gritty or stinging feeling
  • Blurry vision that improves with blinking
  • Excessive tearing

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Dr. Christine Li & Associates Optometrists

3623 Highway 7 East, Suite 105, Markham, ON, L3R 8X6

905.604.8080 To schedule an appointment, please call us during office hours.

Hours

Mon

11:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.

Tue

10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.

Wed

11:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.

Thu

10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.

Fri

10:00 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.

Sat

09:30 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

Sun

By Appointment

Parking

Free ground level and P1 underground parking is available. Access to underground parking from ramp at entrance from Courtyard Lane.

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