The Importance of Scheduling Regular Eye Exams
- posted: Sep. 20, 2024
Some say that the eyes are the gateway to the soul. They are also a gateway to normal daily functioning and safety, so having them examined regularly is important, especially as you get older. At the Vision Institute in Colorado Springs, CO, an optometrist will provide an eye exam and get you any necessary vision treatments to finally see things.
The Importance of Eye Exams
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 12 million Americans over 40 have eye-related problems. Some patients have eye-related diseases like glaucoma or cataracts that are associated with other medical issues like diabetes or Graves’ disease. As you get older, monitoring your eye health and getting regular eye exams done by an optometrist becomes more important. One of the most common reasons patients are inspired to see an eye doctor is to meet driver's licensing requirements, but if you are experiencing any vision challenges, make the time to see your Colorado Springs, CO, for an exam soon for your overall safety.
What to Expect at Your Eye Exam
An eye exam will commonly take about 30 minutes to an hour. Your doctor will sit you down in front of an eye chart. The optometrist will ask you to read the various lines of text to gauge your level of eyesight while keeping one eye covered at a time. Your doctor will also do a physical exam to check your eye muscle movement and the condition of your pupils. You will receive your rating and diagnosis and any treatment recommendations at the end of the appointment.
Ways Your Doctor Can Help Improve Your Eyesight
Common treatments for poor eyesight include prescription glasses or contact lenses. Your doctor will provide you with the prescription for your exam, and you will choose the frames or brand of contact lenses. However, in recent years, laser surgery, also called LASIK surgery, has become the treatment of choice to permanently correct vision problems. If you are experiencing vision issues due to a medical condition, your optometrist may recommend seeing your primary care doctor to review your medication. Modifying your lifestyle, including wearing glare-proof glasses while using a computer or watching television, may also help reduce vision issues.
Make Time to Have Your Eyes Examined
If you have noticed any challenges with your ability to see things clearly, it may be time to examine your eyesight. Call (719) 559-2020 today to schedule an eye exam with an optometrist at the Vision Institute in Colorado Springs, CO.
- posted: Sep. 20, 2024
Some say that the eyes are the gateway to the soul. They are also a gateway to normal daily functioning and safety, so having them examined regularly is important, especially as you get older. At the Vision Institute in Colorado Springs, CO, an optometrist will provide an eye exam and get you any necessary vision treatments to finally see things.
The Importance of Eye Exams
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 12 million Americans over 40 have eye-related problems. Some patients have eye-related diseases like glaucoma or cataracts that are associated with other medical issues like diabetes or Graves’ disease. As you get older, monitoring your eye health and getting regular eye exams done by an optometrist becomes more important. One of the most common reasons patients are inspired to see an eye doctor is to meet driver's licensing requirements, but if you are experiencing any vision challenges, make the time to see your Colorado Springs, CO, for an exam soon for your overall safety.
What to Expect at Your Eye Exam
An eye exam will commonly take about 30 minutes to an hour. Your doctor will sit you down in front of an eye chart. The optometrist will ask you to read the various lines of text to gauge your level of eyesight while keeping one eye covered at a time. Your doctor will also do a physical exam to check your eye muscle movement and the condition of your pupils. You will receive your rating and diagnosis and any treatment recommendations at the end of the appointment.
Ways Your Doctor Can Help Improve Your Eyesight
Common treatments for poor eyesight include prescription glasses or contact lenses. Your doctor will provide you with the prescription for your exam, and you will choose the frames or brand of contact lenses. However, in recent years, laser surgery, also called LASIK surgery, has become the treatment of choice to permanently correct vision problems. If you are experiencing vision issues due to a medical condition, your optometrist may recommend seeing your primary care doctor to review your medication. Modifying your lifestyle, including wearing glare-proof glasses while using a computer or watching television, may also help reduce vision issues.
Make Time to Have Your Eyes Examined
If you have noticed any challenges with your ability to see things clearly, it may be time to examine your eyesight. Call (719) 559-2020 today to schedule an eye exam with an optometrist at the Vision Institute in Colorado Springs, CO.
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