Senior Eye Health Sebastian Florida

The surgeons at Monnett Eye & Surgery Center have helped thousands of people enjoy better vision. Leading the way with new technologies, treatments, and surgical procedures, Monnett Eye & Surgery Center located in Sebastian Florida can diagnose and treat a wide range of diseases and conditions. We're committed to providing our patients the most advanced senior eye care available in the Sebastian area.

Common Eye Conditions

To find out more about any of these conditions and their treatments, just click on the underlined words.

If your vision has gradually changed with age, and things don't seem quite as sharp or in focus as they used to, you may be suffering from cataracts, a clouding of the normally-transparent lens of the eye. Cataracts can be treated with a quick, 5 to 7 minute, virtually painless, NO NEEDLE, NO STITCH, outpatient procedure.

Open-angle glaucoma often has no symptoms until after vision loss has occurred, and that is why it is called the SILENT BLINDER.  It is a leading cause of blindness, but if caught early it can be controlled. Leading risk factors for developing glaucoma include being African-American, having a relative with glaucoma, or being diabetic or very nearsighted. Anyone over the age of 50, especially with any of these risk factors, should have a fully dilated eye exam every year, inluding a check on your eye pressure.

Narrow-angle glaucoma is much more rare and is very different from open-angle glaucoma in that eye pressure usually goes up very fast. There is typically a fairly sudden onset of moderately severe to severe pain in the affected eye, along with reddening, swelling and blurred vision. If not treated promptly, this glaucoma produces blindness in the affected eye in 3 to 5 days.

A red eye that does not clear up could be an indication of a condition called uveitis. Symptoms include light sensitivity, blurring of vision and pain or redness of the eye. There is a range of treatment options.

Retinal disease is any condition of the retina that results in loss of vision. Of the roughly 12 million Americans who suffer from diabetes, an estimated 90 percent will develop diabetic retinopathy of the retina.

Macular degeneration is a retinal disease that occurs when the macula, an area at the retina at the back of the eye, begins to gradually deteriorate, usually because of age. A partial or total loss of central vision can occur. There are treatments available for some types of macular degeneration.

Have you ever turned your head quickly, thought you saw a small bug or a floating spot, then reached out only to discover that there wasn't really anything there? Sometimes these appear as a flash of light, rather than a spot. Flashes and floaters can be alarming. Usually, however, an eye examination will confirm that they are harmless and do not require any treatment, however, the sudden onset of either does necessitate a visit to your ophthalmologist to ensure there are no retinal holes, tears, or detachments.

Burning, stinging, irritation, and redness of the eyes, as well as EXCESSIVE WATERING of the eyes, can all be caused by dry eye. There are many causes for this condition, and while there is NO ACTUAL CURE FOR DRY EYES, there are a variety of treatment options for this condition, including the use of artificial tears, placement of "punctum plugs, use of oral nutritional supplements of omega-3 fatty acids, and a new drug named Restasis.

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. Redness and crusting of the eyelids, frequent styes or a sticky discharge may all be symptoms of this easily-treatable condition.

Insurance

Treatment of many eye conditions is covered by insurance, including Medicare. If you have questions about what is covered by your private healthcare insurance, contact your plan provider, or provide us with a copy of your insurance card and we'll check for you. We accept most major medical insurance plans. You can e-mail our customer service department at customerservice@monnetteyecare.com or call us at 772-589-8111 with questions.

If you have questions about your Medicare coverage, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to speak to a Medicare Customer Representative. You can also go to www.medicare.gov to find out more about Medicare coverage. Our staff is also available to help you determine whether the eye care you need is covered by Medicare. You can e-mail customerservice@monnetteyecare.com who will reply within 48 hours or call us 772-589-8111.

Your out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare or private insurance will depend of the type of insurance you have, whether you have supplemental insurance and whether you have a deductible on your policy. We'll be glad to process all insurance claims for you. We also accept cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and CareCredit.