sphere of their lives especially their education and the future career. For instance if a little child’s eyesight is blurred he or she may deem it as normal or if it is in a school environment a teacher may notice the child lagging in his/her work due to the inability to read the writing on the board or parents may notice symptoms such as recurring headaches. This calls for immediate attention and these could be avoided if a child is subject to annual eye inspections by a reputed Optometrist. With reference to adults, South Asia and Sri Lanka have seen a growth in the aging population and many who hit 40 tend to opt for alternatives by using the spouse’s spectacles for reading purposes instead of seeking professional advice from an optometrist for a permanent solution. This would result in severe albeit permanent damage of the eye due to unnecessary strain and pressure. The four main types of noncommunicable diseases are cardiovascular diseases (like heart attacks and stroke), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructed pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes. The condition in the eyes plays a key role in determining the onset or progression of such diseases. Therefore it is imperative to pay more attention to the health of one’s eyes. Most often than not chronic diabetes would result in myopia or blindness which could be identified and rectified at the initial stages. There are other external factors such as pollution, lifestyle, job and environmental conditions and UV rays which cause a majority of the vision related problems. Many eye diseases such as age-related macular 98
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degeneration, glaucoma, cataract and diabetic retinopathy have no early symptoms and it may be painless until the disease has become quite advanced. But glaucoma may have a pain in some several stages. Customers’ are guaranteed the optimum range in eye-care solutions through Vision Care. Regular eyecheck-ups with the highly qualified Optometrists will provide the most accurate solution and care of each person’s best gift which is sight. The duration between eye check-ups could vary from three to six months or annually depending on the age and the individual’s condition.
The Value of Sight – Reaching a Broader Spectrum The Vision Care Academy was founded in April, 2008 by the visionary et al, Mr. Dasantha R. Fonseka, Chairman / Chief Executive Officer of Vision Care Optical Services (Private) Limited to train in- house staff. At present students can choose from the three courses which are; Certificate Course for Ophthalmic Assistants, Certificate Course in Dispensing Opticians and the Diploma in Optometry. The qualification required are passes in the Advance Level examinations, preferably in the Bio Science or Mathematics streams. English is a prerequisite as the course are conducted in English. While spearheading a generation who places a high value on the gift of sight Vision Care wishes to emphasize on the importance of regular visits to any of their branches situated across the island to obtain the best solution to all their eye related needs. ••• doctormagazine.lk