Annual Eye Examinations
Posted by: Eyecare Associates of New Orleans in General on August 9, 2020
Keep an Eye on Your Vision Health
Eye exams aren’t just about vision. They’re about your health.
Prevention Is the Best Treatment
Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision healthy. Without regular eye exams, there is no way to catch glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration for an early diagnosis to slow their progress and to keep vision loss to a minimum. Eye diseases are common and can go unnoticed for a long time, and some have no symptoms at first. A comprehensive eye exam by your eye doctor at Eyecare Associates is essential for your overall health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 11 million Americans over the age of 12 need vision correction. This is just one of the many reasons to get an eye exam.
Here are a few prevalent daily threats to the health of your eyes that makes an annual eye exam a must:
Eye Strain Decreases Productivity
During this time, more people are working and learning from home using virtual technology to connect with office teams, teachers, family, and friends, where most of our time is being spent in front of a computer screen. As well as additional hours looking at our smartphones, can lead to a lot of digital eye strain. If you have been experiencing symptoms like blurred visions, dry eyes, and frequent headaches, eye strain could be the culprit. At an eye exam, the doctor can discuss ways to minimize the effects of screen time and make a plan for avoiding that strain.
Dry Eyes
Did you know dry eye symptoms are one of the top reasons people go to the eye doctor? Dry eyes are more than uncomfortable, they can impact your vision and the overall health of your eye. Dry eye vision is blurry vision and ongoing irritation that can lead to significant damage to your cornea. There have been significant advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye that can provide relief. Ask your doctor about these procedures during your visit.
Sun Damage
Summer fun spending time with your family in the backyard or a summer drive exposes you to UV sun rays. While sun damage is more closely linked to skin cancer, the threat to your eyes is just as significant. Wearing UV blocking sunglasses is important (Pro Tip: Look for sunglasses labeled UV 400).
Eye Health Is Connected to Overall Health
Eye exams are not just important for the sake of checking that your eyes are healthy and working the way they should, they’re also a great way to get a look at how you’re doing in terms of overall health. The eye doctor may be the first one to spot early symptoms of chronic conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even cancer, all from a standard eye exam!
Eyecare Associates is a resource for your eye health patient education. If it has been a while since we last saw you, give us a call at 504-455-9825 to schedule your appointment!
