Timely diagnosis of the disease is possible with regular examination
How long has it been since you visited the optometrist?
Dr. Mark T. Dunbar, recognized as one of the best eye clinics in America and Director of Optometry Services at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, recommends that the evaluation be done annually.
Dr Mark told the BBC, “In some cases, you can do it every two years but ideally it should be annual.” Despite understanding the importance of good vision, many of us do not. There are those who take eye health for granted, either because we think we have good eyesight or, at some point, we went to the optometrist to get a pair of glasses and then left things at that. gave
“Those of us who have had good vision all our lives don’t appreciate it,” says Mark. It’s not unusual to see people who are in their 40s or 50s and have never had an eye exam. It is easy to do.
Such as slight changes in the quality of vision between the two eyes or general deterioration of vision. “If you don’t update your prescription, you’re basically not going to be able to see well,” Dr. Mark said, detailing some of the symptoms that he says of patients who wear glasses. Signs that it’s time to visit the optometrist, either for the first time or to update your eyeglass prescription.
Difficulty seeing while driving
According to Dr. Mark Dunbar, “When you’re trying to read a traffic sign and you can’t see it until you’re right on top of it, that’s usually a warning sign.” Like a camera, your eyes need to focus light on the retina to see clearly.
When you have vision problems, light is focused in front of the retina, which can blur distant objects, such as road signs. Driving in this condition can be difficult, especially at night.
What eyeglasses do for your eyes is to not only improve the entry of light, but also to distribute it properly across the surface of the eye. Plus, new anti-reflective lens technology helps dim light glare so you can see more clearly.
Difficulty seeing up close
If you find it very difficult to read books or read your phone screen, even with glasses on, this is a sign that you need a new prescription. Presbyopia, or nearsightedness, occurs as we age and the lenses in our eyes lose elasticity, making it difficult to focus on near objects.
Dr. Mark explains that eye health may be fine, but the problem lies in the refraction of light. When it is not properly focused on the retina, the image may appear blurry. Glasses correct the problem of refraction and prevent the eye from overstraining when trying to read.
Fluctuating vision during the day
If you notice that your vision fluctuates throughout the day, this could be another sign that you need to replace your lenses. Dr. Mark explains that one of the main reasons for this is eye strain due to eye muscle fatigue.
If you focus on one point for too long, such as when you’re working on a screen, your eyes may tire and your ability to focus may decrease. “When you’re doing something you’re really focused on, like working on a computer, or watching a movie, or reading a book, our blink rate slows down.
Maybe half as much as normal.”It can be worse, if you’re straining your eyes, you’re trying to cope with visual loss, your eyes will be strained and at the end of the day. It will get worse. If this is the case with you, it may be time for you to visit an optometrist.
Changes in vision
A sudden change in vision in one or both eyes can be a sign that something more serious is going on.
According to Dr. Mark Dunbar, “If you can’t see clearly, the solution can be as simple as changing glasses, but it can also be something more complicated.” For example, short-term vision loss. The damage can be a sign of cataracts, which can cause difficulty seeing clearly, difficulty driving at night, and difficulty concentrating. Modern cataract treatments include surgery in a short period of time.
In more serious cases, eye health can also help identify more serious problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, which can cause changes in the blood vessels in the eye. All these things indicate that people should get their eyes checked regularly. (Courtesy of the BBC)
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