Age-Related Macular Degeneration and You

February ushers in Age-related Macular Degeneration, also known as “AMD”, awareness month. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in Americans 50 years and older. The “macula” is the highly sensitive location in the retina responsible for our entire central vision. Hence, damage to this part of our eye is highly detrimental to our visual function and activities of daily living!

Early detection of the disease is the best treatment! The first step is scheduling a complete Eye Exam with an experienced eye doctor. You can call our office at 210-960-5494 to schedule with Dr. Toni Racoma. Dr. Toni Racoma is a Therapeutic Optometrist and Optometric Glaucoma Specialist who enjoys examining and caring for patients of all ages.  She is especially passionate about prevention, early detection, and timely and effective treatment of ocular diseases, including dry eye disease, diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.  Dr. Racoma believes that each patient is a unique individual, and she loves taking time to get to know each of her patients, developing personalized treatment plans for each encounter. Patients truly feel cared for as if they were part of her family!

Is Dr. Racoma the right Eye Doctor for You?

Is Dr. Racoma the right Eye Doctor for You?

Now more than ever it’s important to find a healthcare provider you can trust! Dr. Toni Racoma opened Vista Vision in 2017 to provide consistent quality eyecare to her patients in a clean and comfortable environment. Her patients have been especially happy recently, sharing with her how appreciative they are of her private appointments, clean office, and access to quality eye care and vision needs during COVID-19.

Cataract Awareness: What you Need to Know!

Cataract Awareness: What you Need to Know!

June is Cataract Awareness Month - cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world, but fortunately here in San Antonio, TX we have great surgical options to treat cataracts and REVERSE the vision loss caused by them! Dr. Racoma's eye examinations will detect any start of cataracts, let you know what treatment options exist, and will see you through the process! Sometimes it's as simple as a little tweak to your prescription!

Signs that it’s time for Prescription Glasses!

Signs that it’s time for Prescription Glasses!

Sometimes it’s not so obvious that we are in need of prescription vision correction. Here are a few signs to keep an eye out for that may signal it’s time to go get your eyes checked …

  • Do you find yourself rubbing your eyes to clear your vision?

  • Do you find you are having more headaches, especially at the end of the day or after doing a lot of computer work?

January is ‘Glaucoma Awareness Month’ – What you Need to Know!

January is ‘Glaucoma Awareness Month’ – What you Need to Know!

Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of vision” because in the earliest stages patients have zero symptoms. 40% of a person’s sight can be lost before they are even aware of any decreased sight. And as the leading cause of irreversible blindness, early detection and testing is paramount to the long-term preservation of vision.

Top 5 Steps to Prevent Blindness from your Diabetes

Top 5 Steps to Prevent Blindness from your Diabetes

In the U.S., diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults! With no early symptoms, the best chance at early detection and treatment is a dilated comprehensive eye exam by an experienced eye doctor, like Dr. Racoma. All people with diabetes – both type 1 and type 2 – are at risk, as well as all age groups. Five simple steps can help preserve your precious sense of vision:

Do you have a kiddo rough on glasses?

Do you have a kiddo rough on glasses?

Trick question! Of course you do, don’t we all??? (And let’s face it, our husbands fall right into that category as well!) If you’ve been searching for the perfect kid’s frame that will withstand the playground, gymnastics, and the basketball courts in gym class, look no further!