Reasons to see your optometrist yearly
Just because you have 20/20 vision doesn’t mean you should skip a visit to the eye doctor. Checking your eyes annually is not just about your vision; it’s about your overall health. There are many good reasons to see your optometrist on a yearly basis. At Mountain Eye Care, we take great pride in our high-end eye exams administered by our team of qualified and experienced vision specialists. If you have been asking yourself why you need to make a conscious effort to see your optometrist yearly, then you have come to the right place for answers. In this article by Mountain Eye Care, we share some information about this.
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Eye doctors can detect other health issues
Evidence of high blood pressure and diabetes can both show up when eyes are dilated, way before you start to have significant symptoms. Additionally, because the back of the eye is the optic nerve, which is an extension of the neurological system, some neurological diseases like optic neuritis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and even aneurysms can show up, too.
Your vision may not be as good as you think it is
You may be putting off seeing an optometrist because you are under the impression that your vision is fine, and what isn’t broken does not need to be fixed. However, your vision may not be as good as you think it is, and eye doctors have specialized equipment that is used to test your vision thoroughly. This means that an eye doctor can see things in your eyes that you can’t see by simply looking in the mirror, even if you aren’t noticing any issues.
If you have had corrective eye surgery, you can be at risk of retinal detachment
Once your eyes are fixed, getting an eye exam is probably no longer at the top of your priority list. But the chances of you getting retinal detachment increases after the surgery, and you want to get a diagnosis as early as possible to save your vision. Yearly checkups at the optometrist can help make sure that everything is in working order for the long term.
As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to see your optometrist yearly. At Mountain Eye Care, we are always encouraging people to schedule a consultation at our vision care facility in Hamilton, ON. Click here to find our contact information, schedule an appointment, or speak with a representative at Mountain Eye Care.
