When was the last time you had an eye exam? Most people delay eye exams until their glasses or contacts no longer do their job, or perhaps when they start getting headaches.
However, in reality, exams performed on a more regular basis can catch eye conditions before they cause symptoms and can even detect conditions that cause no symptoms at all until they create significant discomfort.
If you’re not convinced, read on, as our experts at Beeve Vision Care Center share 3 reasons why a vision check should be on your list even if your vision isn’t blurry.
The most dangerous eye diseases are the ones that don’t announce their arrival. They don’t make your vision blurry, don’t cause headaches, and don’t cause symptoms until the damage is irreversible. Glaucoma is one of the silent thieves of sight, as it puts pressure on the optic nerve, often for a long time until the nerve is permanently damaged and you notice a blind spot or loss of peripheral vision.
During an eye exam, we utilize advanced and non-invasive tools to view the internal structures of the eye and inform treatments that can save your sight.
Did you know that the eye is the only place in the body where you can observe blood vessels and nerves without surgery? This method offers unique insight that goes beyond eye health.
An eye exam can also identify early markers for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Tiny hemorrhages in the retina can indicate diabetes, while narrowing of the blood vessels in the eye identifies hypertension. Cholesterol deposits can also be visible in the eye long before other symptoms arise.
Did you know that an ophthalmologist is often the first healthcare professional to detect chronic systemic diseases? The eye is the only place in the body where a doctor can view live blood vessels and nerves without a surgical procedure.
While an eye exam tells you a lot about the health of your eyes, it can also prompt early preventive care by uncovering the health of your blood vessels.
Even if your vision isn’t causing you any issues at the time, focusing on a high-energy light at a fixed distance often leads to strained eyes. Over time, this can cause dry eyes, headaches, and blurred vision.
An eye exam can prompt preventive measures such as blue light filtering glasses or drops, and other measures to reduce eye strain.
The eyes are not only the window to your soul, but they are also a powerful indicator of your overall health and an opportunity to protect it as time goes on.
Contact us to schedule an appointment at our office in Glendale, California, to receive a thorough eye exam and an accurate assessment of your eye health if you are due for an examination.
