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Importance of Regular Eye Checks

THE EYE CARE EDITION

Importance of Regular Eye Checks

The eyes are among the most sensitive organs of the body and are one of the most important senses. Despite this, taking good care of our eyes is often ignored, resulting in many people losing their sight or needing glasses.

Eye examinations check for the visual function for both near and distance vision. This basic visual acuity screening identifies if one will need to start using glasses for the first time. It also indicates the corrections needed based on improvement or deterioration of visual function over the years.

In addition to near-sightedness and far-sightedness, optometrists also look for any other ocular symptoms. Issues such as astigmatism, even though very common, can be disturbing in daily life.
More than 75% cases of blindness are preventable if identified in time. While eye examinations have so much to offer, they are not of much use if not done regularly.

Many of the ocular symptoms and conditions, once developed fully, are irreversible or very difficult to cure at a later stage. Therefore, thorough examination of lens, retina, and optic nerve are pivotal parts of a regular full eye check-up.

Cataract is a condition causing the lens of the eye to become opaque, resulting in blurred vision. Timely identification of cataracts, and the lens replacement surgery are essential to restore normal vision.

Retinal detachment, a medical emergency, can lead to complete blindness, if not treated appropriately in a timely manner. Early spotting of any such development during regular eye examinations can benefit the patient. What are the symptoms of a detached retina?
A full eye check-up also has the capability to identify other conditions including, but not limited to, age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.

Whether a patient only needs a visual acuity test or a comprehensive eye examination, and how often, is purely driven by the current eye health of the patient. However, as a rule of thumb, children need less frequent comprehensive eye tests compared to adults, who should be checked at least once in two years for their overall eye function. Doctors recommend more frequent eye check-ups during old age.

The individuals, whose job is heavily demanding in terms of visual engagement, are also advised to get their eyes fully checked more often than once in two years.