With everything going on, it is easy to forget about our eyes. Unfortunately, many wait until they discover a problem before taking their vision seriously. Optometry is a field that has come a long way in the last decade. Detecting any issues is easier, saving many people from vision loss.
Ignoring the tell tale signs that you need an eye exam is easy, but can be detrimental to your overall health. Here are 10 signs you need to make an appointment with Lake Nona Eye Care for an eye exam.
1. Blurred Vision
Has it become difficult to read messages on your phone. Squinting to study a menu? Find it strenuous to watch television? It happens gradually, so it can be difficult to notice, but if you notice blurred vision it is time to get your vision checked.
“If you can see things clearly in front of you but not in the distance, you may have nearsightedness. But if you have trouble seeing things in front of you, but no problem seeing into the distance, you may have farsightedness. The only way to know for sure is to visit an optometrist. If you’re experiencing blurry vision, you’re likely to need glasses.” USA Today
2. Eye Fatigue
Eye fatigue is a growing issue with all the growth of smart phones and computer technology. You may not even notice yourself straining your eyes, but feel fatigued, get frequent headaches, and eye pain, you should schedule an exam.
3. Headaches
Talking about headaches, how often to you get them? What type, cluster or migraine? Vision loss can cause several types of headaches, not just in the eyes. Weak eye muscles require them to work harder, that results in headaches.
4. Line Distortions and Halos
When you go from extreme dark to very light, or the other way around, you may experience wavy vision or halos, this is common. But they shouldn’t happen without warning or on a regular basis.
Distorted or wavy lines, halos, or balls of light are all red flags you need to make an appointment for an eye exam.