The Importance of Eye Care and Check Ups

The eyes are sensitive organs and sight is considered one of the most important senses. People often ignore taking care of their eyes as part of their regular health maintenance. At Richardson Eye Associates, we would like to explorer the importance of eye care and how regular checkups can help you see clearly for years to come.

The Importance of Eye Check Ups

Eye examinations are administered to check the patient’s visual functions and proximal vision. The basic screening can help us determine if glasses or another form of vision correction is needed. In addition to checking the patient’s sight, optometrists look for any eye health issues. Issues, such as astigmatism, are common but can disrupt daily life.

Many Eye Diseases Don’t Show Early Symptoms

Many eye health problems and conditions, once developed fully, are difficult to cure or can be irreversible. This is why it’s important to have an examination of the retina, lens, and optic nerves as part of a regular full eye check up. Macular degeneration and glaucoma are two examples of conditions that you may not realize you have until it has progressed into the late stages.

Detection of Other Medical Issues

Some other medical conditions can be detected with an eye exam. Sometimes these conditions can be detected with eye exams earlier than your primary physician can detect them. The most common of these conditions include multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Updated Prescriptions

If you wear contacts or glasses, your prescription will only be valid for a year or two. The best way to make sure you have an up to date prescription is to see an eye doctor every year for an eye exam.

When to Get Eye Care

Each patient has different medical needs and conditions that may affect their schedule for eye care. For the most part, annual eye care check ups are recommended but children and older adults may require more frequent visits as their eye health often changes rapidly. Your eye doctor can provide a more specific schedule after a thorough examination.

Contact an Eye Care Professional

Schedule an appointment to make sure everyone in your family is getting the right eye care on a regular schedule. Call Richardson Eye Associates today at (972) 231-3439.