The American Optometric Association newest campaign ‘Think About Your Eyes’, is to gain awareness of the necessity of eye exams and good vision health. A recent survey among adults ranked healthy eyes equally as important as their heart health. Though Central Florida residence realize how vital it is having regular eye exams, most of them aren’t taking action.
“As doctors, we know that patients need to think about their eyes, and that is what the Think About Your Eyes campaign is all about,” AOA President Andrea P. Thau, O.D.,”Together, we can truly make this initiative better and further improve patient eye and vision health.”
Studies by the American Optometric Association reveals interesting results
Eye strain and other bothersome visual symptoms occur in 50% to 90% of computer workers.
Nearly 50% of parents with children under the age of 6 have never taken their child to the eye doctor.
3, the number of eye exams recommended for children by the age of 6.
60% of parents don’t feel an eye exam is an essential part of a child’s healthy checkup schedule. 1/2 parents falsely believe only children who need glasses or contacts need to see an eye doctor.
More than 3.4 million Americans are blind or visually impaired and any more are at risk of preventable vision loss.
Vision disability is one of the top ten disability among adults 18 years or older.
Proper refraction correction could improve vision for over 11 million Americans, 12 years and older.
Out of all of our senses, our site is the most valued. Though we realize most of our knowledge and information we have comes to us via our eyes, many people are not taking vital steps to protect the health of our eyes.
Reduce vision can result in increased accidents and even depression. Eye exams can detect more than just vision problems. By looking at the retina and blood vessels in the eye, a doctor can detect early stages of diabetes, stroke, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other problems.
Take action today and schedule a comprehensive eye exam with Lake Nona Eye Care.