This month we’ll be sharing tips following the theme of Healthy Vision Month.
Did you know that approximately 37 million adults in America have age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma. All of these conditions can cause visual impairment or blindness, according to the National Eye Institute (NEI).[i]
There is hope — recent studies show that making healthy choices and getting regular eye exams can help reduce a person’s risk of vision loss. In support of NEI’s Healthy Vision Month in May, we are encouraging everyone to take charge of their eye health and preserve their sight by following some simple tips. Here’s your first tip of the month:
Get a Dilated Eye Exam
Many eye diseases may have no symptoms in their early stages. The best way to detect eye diseases is with a dilated eye exam. Problems that are detected can be treated promptly to help prevent vision loss. The Academy recommends that adults have a baseline comprehensive eye exam with an ophthalmologist by the time they are 40. People who are 65 and older should get an eye exam every one to two years. Those with chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure or known eye diseases may need to go earlier and more often.
Be sure to schedule with an ophthalmologist and not an optometrist. An ophthalmologist is a physician specializing in medical and surgical eye care whereas your optometrist specializes in working with corrective lenses.
You can schedule your dilated eye exam simply by clicking this link and our staff who will be more than happy to help you.
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