WHY EYE EXAMS REGULARLY?
Many eye and vision conditions present no obvious symptoms, therefore, individuals are often unaware that a problem exists. Even though you may have good vision, eye exams can uncover changes in the eye caused by high blood pressure, diabetes, eye tumors, retinal disorders, glaucoma, and other disorders. Some of these conditions do not have any symptoms in the early stages. Early diagnosis and treatment are important for maintaining good vision, and when possible, preventing permanent vision loss. CHILDREN & VISION: • 1 in 4 children has an undetected vision problem. • 80% of early school learning is obtained through vision. • School screenings only catch about 5% of all vision problems. • Some eye diseases do not exhibit obvious symptoms. Your child may not recognize or tell you that they have a vision problem, therefore, regular eye exams are recommended. COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME (CVS) is the condition of eye and vision problems related to near work that are experienced during or rel