Healthy eyes and good vision aren’t something you should take for granted. Whether you wear prescription glasses, contacts, or don’t need either one, a comprehensive eye exam can see many issues you may not realize you have. From vision problems, blurry vision, computer eye strain, farsightedness, nearsightedness, or eye diseases such as macular degeneration and glaucoma, your road to healthy eyes starts with an appointment with Lake Nona Eye Care.
Blurry vision can be described as not seeing fine details, or lack of sharpness. It can happen slowly and not very obvious or quickly throughout the day. There are several medical conditions, such as diabetes that can cause blurry vision.
High blood sugar found in people with diabetes can damage small blood vessels, this can lead to issues with the retina.
High blood sugar levels can cause fluid to shift in and out of the eyes, causing swelling of the eye lens. The change in the lens shape changes your vision and blurriness.
Diabetes can cause short term and long term blurriness, Medical News Today explains:
Diabetes can also cause short-term blurriness if blood sugar levels fall too low (hypoglycemia). This can happen due to the timing of food or a change in activity levels in people who take medication that increases insulin in the body. Long-term eye problems are related to blood vessel damage in the retina of one or both eyes due to high blood sugar levels over the course of many years.
Unfortunately, many eye diseases cannot be cured, but many of them can be treated and prevented. The American Optometric Association recommends having a comprehensive eye exam at least once a year, “Periodic eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms. As a result, individuals are often unaware that problems exist. Early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems are important for maintaining good vision and eye health, and when possible, preventing vision loss.”
Don’t put if off any longer, schedule your comprehensive eye exam today with Lake Nona Eye Care or call us at 407-658-9990