It’s easy to take our vision for granted because most of us don’t give it much thought. Usually we are so preoccupied with other things that we don’t take the time to appreciate their value. Some do not realize its importance until they are put in difficult situations involving its use. It’s also a common misconception that eye care is only needed when problems arise. Most people are unaware that a visit to the optometrist is recommended at least once every two years.
Aside from regular checkups, when is the ideal time to visit my optometrist?
In addition to regular checkups, a visit to the optometrist is necessary when a patient begins to show signs of vision loss. In this case, primary care is first provided by an optometrist. When special eye care is needed, the patient will be referred to an ophthalmologist for additional care. It is important to remember that an ophthalmologist, an optometrist, and an optician are three different people. Ophthalmologists provide specialized care and also perform surgery. Opticians, on the other hand, focus on prescription eyeglasses.
Most vision-related problems can be treated by a primary care doctor, such as an optometrist. When a patient experiences one or more of the following, it is time to seek the help of an ophthalmologist:
– Unclear vision
– Difficulty seeing far away or reading up close
– Difficulty seeing at night or experiencing glare during the day
Along with these, some patients also experience various symptoms that may be related to different eye problems. These symptoms can include frequent headaches when reading print or looking at a computer, double vision, and general poor eyesight.
What are common eye health conditions and solutions I could find?
The problems and symptoms discussed above can be telltale signs of one of the following eye conditions:
Nearsightedness: This is a condition that causes distant objects to appear blurry and near objects to appear clear. It is also known as nearsightedness or nearsightedness. It is a common condition found in people of all ages. For children, the easiest way to determine this problem is to judge their ability to look at the blackboard from the back of a classroom. Opticians prescribe glasses with concave lenses for these cases.
Farsightedness: This condition is the opposite of nearsightedness and is also known as farsightedness or farsightedness. Most patients with this condition also report eye strain and frequent headaches. As with nearsightedness, mild cases don’t necessarily require corrective lenses, but an optician can prescribe them if necessary.
Astigmatism: In most cases, this is not considered an eye disease. Rather, patients diagnosed with this condition have differently shaped corneas that prevent them from seeing properly. For these cases, corrective glasses with cylindrical lenses are prescribed.
Presbyopia: The last of the four most common eye conditions is primarily related to old age. As we age, the muscles that help our eyes focus degenerate. This condition is corrected with the use of convex lenses.
Regular eye care is recommended to address these problems before they get worse. Remember that a healthy view contributes to living a fuller and happier life.