Eye Exams are more important than you think! Which is why the American Optometric Association has partnered with Think About Your Eyes to bring awareness of just how important eye exams are!
Who should get their eyes examined? Think About Your Eyes recommends;
Eye examinations are an important part of health maintenance for everyone. Adults should have their eyes tested to keep their prescriptions current and to check for early signs of eye disease. For children, eye exams can play an important role in normal development and learning.
Vision is closely linked to the learning process. Children who have trouble seeing or interpreting what they see will often have trouble with their schoolwork. Many times, children will not complain of vision problems simply because they don’t know what “normal” vision looks like. If your child performs poorly at school or exhibits a reading or learning problem, be sure to schedule an eye examination to rule out an underlying visual cause.
Eye Strain
A growing problem is eye strain and stress from the daily use of computer and smart phone. Common vision complaints for extended computer use includes, eye strain, blurry vision and dry eyes. If you work on the computer for a good part of the day make sure you take regular breaks, allow the eyes to rest by looking outside or at something soothing to the eyes.
Another common issue – when using the computer many of us blink a lot less than what is normal, causing dry eyes. It is important to make a conscious effort to either close your eyes for a few seconds or blink regularly.
When it comes to your vision, the best approach is to be proactive. We encourage you to contact Lake Nona Eye Care, or stop by one of our convenient locations, Moss Park Office at 10743 Narcoossee Road Suite A-25 in Orlando, 32832 or Eagle Creek Office at 13848 Narcoossee Road, Suite A-104 Orlando, FL 32832