Why Are Eye Exams Important?
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all Americans believe their eye health is just as important as the health of their heart, but nearly half of those, ages 23-38, don’t think they need an eye exam if their vision is clear,
according to American Optometric Associations's (AOA) Eye-Q ® Survey 2020. It’s time to turn belief into action: making a
Comprehensive Eye Exam a critical part of your overall health maintenance, equal to your annual physical with your primary care
physician.
According to Eye-Q, one in five Americans say an eye health professional detected or diagnosed a non-eye related health issue. In that same survey, one-fourth of those Americans note that an eye health professional
detected “floaters” in their eyes, which may signal a risk or onset of diabetes.
Early Detection
Since many vision issues show no obvious signs or symptoms, the only way to truly get the “all-clear!” is by seeing having a check-up. At Mobileyes we will complete all testing needed including your overall
health and family history, eye or vision symptoms, medications, and potential work-related or environmental issues that may affect your vision. You will also partake in preliminary tests such as depth perception,
color vision, eye muscle movements, peripheral or side vision, and how your pupils respond to light.
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Why Are Eye Exams Needed?
- Eye exams help children succeed in school
Vision screenings are no substitute for an eye exam. Too often, parents are led to believe their child is seeing perfectly well because they pass a school vision screening or pediatrician screening. Adults think they
see perfectly
because they pass a vision screening at the motor vehicle department. Neither of these assumptions are correct, ONLY a complete eye exam will confirm if your vision is perfect with no aid (eyeglasses or contact
lenses)
Pediatricians and school screenings test your children with basic shapes and letters. They are required to see 20/40 at your pediatric office and 20/32 during school screenings. We are always trying to provide
perfect vision, which is 20/20. Your child always deserves the best vision possible. Schedule your eye exam today!
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- Myopia High Incidence in Children, Big Concern!
The number of children who are developing myopia (nearsightedness) is growing faster than ever. And more kids are getting nearsighted at a very early age.
Why is this a big concern?
Children who become nearsighted very early in life tend to experience a worsening and progression of nearsightedness that continues throughout childhood. This will put them at a significantly greater risk of very
serious and potentially sight-threatening eye conditions later in life, including cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachment.
Scheduling annual eye exams is the best way to assess your child's risk of myopia. When detected early, myopia control measures can be taken to slow the progression of myopia and reduce your child’s risk of
serious eye problems later in life.
Glaucoma
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Of all serious eye diseases, glaucoma is probably the most silent condition. There are usually no symptoms related to it. During your comprehensive consultation you will receive glaucoma testing and retinal imaging
to help prevent this silent disease.
People who fail to have routine eye exams and develop glaucoma typically become aware of it only after they’ve sustained permanent vision loss from the disease. And by that time, controlling glaucoma to prevent
additional vision loss can be very difficult. Without successful control with medical treatment and/or glaucoma surgery, the disease can lead to blindness.
Early detection of high eye pressure and other risk factors for glaucoma is possible only with routine eye exams. Vision screenings do little to nothing to identify or prevent glaucoma.
Annual Eye Exams Can Detect Other Serious Health Problems
Did you know that many people first learn they have serious health conditions such as: diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even cancer from a routine eye exam.
During a comprehensive eye exam, we will observe and evaluate the health and condition of the blood vessels in your retina.
Annual eye exams are especially important for anyone with diabetes or who might be at risk for the disease (due to obesity, family history or other reasons). More than 30 million Americans with diabetes and another
84 million who have prediabetes are at risk for developing diabetic eye disease, the leading cause of blindness among adults. In its early stages, diabetic eye disease has no visible symptoms; only a comprehensive
eye exam can detect signs of the disease so treatment can begin soon enough to prevent vision loss.
