Prioritize Your Ocular Health

For many, vision is the sense that would be the toughest to lose. Yet despite how much people rely on their vision, many do not get examinations as often as recommended. Regular exams allow eye doctors to detect abnormalities before they become irreversible problems. For people in high-risk groups, such as those living with systemic health problems that affect the eyes, regular exams are even more important to maintaining ocular health. Do not cheat yourself or your family of having the most comprehensive exam performed by a capable clinician.

Eye examinations are critical to overall health. They should be conducted periodically and perhaps more frequently if a patient presents a condition that requires close monitoring. Many people mistake a vision (glasses or contact lens) exam with a comprehensive eye exam. Glasses or contact lens prescriptions do not reflect the health of the eyes and must be accompanied by a thorough internal examination of each eye while dilated to assess ocular health.