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Why is an Eye Examination so important?
Your eyes cannot be replaced. You will not necessarily have any
symptoms or pain. The Eye Examination can pick up very early signs of
any problems - the earlier treated the better. The Eye Examination can
detect underlying health problems that you aren't aware of, such
as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, some brain tumours and multiple
sclerosis. The Eye Examination will detect if your vision can be
improved. You may just be used to seeing less clearly so don't
realise it can be improved upon. Good Vision gives a better quality of
life. For children, it is essential that their eyes are functioning
normally for them to perform well at school. Don't accept that
poor vision is due to your age. It may be possible to improve it
further. It is important your vision meets certain legal standards for
driving and certain occupations.
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How often should I have my eyes examined?
Even if you are not aware of any problems you should have your eyes
examined every 2 years. The eye examination is a regular health check,
which can detect underlying health problems as well as changes in your
vision. It may need to be more frequent depending on you age and
medical history. Your Optometrist will normally advise you when you
should return for your next Eye Examination and usually they will send
a reminder letter to you.
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Why do I need an Eye Examination every 2 years if everything is always
fine?
Eyes don't usually let you know that something is wrong. Any
change is usually very gradual, so you become accustomed to the change
in your vision. Therefore, regular eye exams are important to pick up
any change as soon as possible to make sure any problem can be treated
before it affects vision. The Eye Examination detects many conditions
earlier than waiting for symptoms to appear. The eye examination does
not just check whether you need glasses, but it can show a number of
underlying health problems, such as diabetes and glaucoma, and the
general condition of your eyes.
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