Eye Disease Diagnosis & Management In Ontario

Cataracts occur when the clear lens in your eye hardens and becomes opaque. This common condition leads to a milky or hazy discoloration in the eye, which impacts your vision quality. Severe cataracts can lead to blindness.

Cataracts affect many people as they age. While cataracts are most often found in patients over the age of 60, children can be born with congenital cataracts. Patients with diabetes are 5 times more likely than others to develop cataracts.

Cataracts generally develop without pain and can either take their time appearing or come on suddenly.

Symptoms

Some symptoms that may indicate you have cataracts include:

• Dull, muted colours
• Decreased night vision
• Halos around lights
• Light sensitivity
• Feeling a film over your eyes

If you have cataracts, your optometrist might prescribe new glasses or contact lenses to keep your vision as clear as possible. But if your vision can’t be cleared up with corrective lenses, you may require cataract surgery.

Commonly known as “pink eye”, conjunctivitis is generally caused by a bacterial or viral infection or an allergic reaction. It’s called pink eye because the blood vessels in the inner eyelid tissue create a pink colour when inflamed.

Symptoms of conjunctivitis might include itching, stinging, discharge, excessive tearing, or red or pink eyes.

Conjunctivitis is highly contagious so if you believe you’re infected with it, please contact us immediately.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that occurs when the macula slowly  breaks down. The macula is responsible for your central vision. It helps you perform tasks like reading, writing, driving, and recognizing faces.

As with many eye diseases, AMD develops slowly and often without symptoms. It occurs with age and is the most common cause of blindness in people over the age of 55 in North America.

AMD has several associated risk factors, including smoking and high blood pressure. If you’ve had extensive UV exposure, you’re also more likely to develop AMD. Healthy ocular habits like wearing sunglasses when you’re outdoors can help prevent diseases like AMD.

A comprehensive eye exam can help diagnose age-related macular degeneration in its early stages.

Affecting nearly 30% of Canadians, dry eye is more than just discomfort, it’s a chronic condition that can worsen without proper treatment. We diagnose the root cause (whether aqueous deficiency or Meibomian gland dysfunction) and offer lasting relief through personalized treatment plans. → Learn More About Dry Eye Treatment

Myopia affects 30% of Canadian children and worsens rapidly without intervention. Our myopia control programs — including specialized contact lenses and orthokeratology — can slow progression by up to 50–60%, protecting your child’s long-term vision health. → Learn More About Myopia Control

Diabetes can silently damage the blood vessels in your retina — often before any vision changes occur. Annual diabetic eye exams are essential. Our optometrists provide thorough retinal assessments and co-manage care with your primary care team. → Learn More About Diabetic Eye Care

Our optometrist at LMC can diagnose and manage conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and digital eye strain.

It’s recommended to have an eye exam in an eye clinic at least once every two years, or annually if you have existing eye conditions or risk factors.

Some conditions, like conjunctivitis, resolve fully with treatment. Others — like glaucoma and macular degeneration — cannot be reversed but can be effectively managed to prevent further vision loss. Early detection is key.

Yes. Children can develop conditions including congenital cataracts, amblyopia (lazy eye), and myopia. Early detection through regular kids’ eye exams is critical.

You can book an appointment online through the LMC Optometry website or by calling the specific location nearest to you.