The only way to truly know if you have good eye health is to visit an eye doctor in Orlando. Many people make the mistake of thinking that the only aspect of healthy vision is whether they can see well up close or far away. This aspect of vision is critical to everyday living and can certainly be tested for and treated for the use of contacts or glasses. However, the ability to see at farther distances is not the only aspect of eye health.
Numerous vision issues remain undiagnosed because there are not enough symptoms to cause concern. Visiting our office on a biannual basis allows us to complete a thorough exam to determine if there are any undiagnosed health concerns and provide treatment accordingly.
Signs of an eye condition
It is important to visit an eye doctor in Orlando if any of the symptoms are present:
#1. Distorted or blurred vision
While blurry vision or feeling a little disorientated may not create constant interference in one’s life, it can be an early sign of glaucoma. If one does not diagnose and treat glaucoma early can begin to experience gradual vision loss. It is possible to treat the problem early and reduce the likelihood of glaucoma by scheduling regular checkups.
#2. Loss of peripheral vision
For anyone who cannot see as well as in the past, it may be a slow enough change to not really notice the full impact. The problem is that loss of peripheral vision can be a sign of macular degeneration. This is a very serious eye condition where people slowly lose more of their peripheral vision until they eventually can only see what is directly in front of them and then go blind.
We can treat and slow down macular degeneration vision loss with early intervention from an optometrist. As such, we recommend scheduling an appointment with an eye doctor in Orlando as soon as one begins to notice a negative change in one’s vision.
#3. Inability to see dim lights or seeing halos around lights
Seeing halos around lights can be a sign of cataracts along with having blurred vision. Cataracts are essentially like looking through a window that is severely fogged up. The good news is that we can treat cataracts, sometimes by replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one. This is a safe procedure but like many things, our ability to complete it is often dependent on when we diagnose cataracts.
You need to visit an eye doctor in Orlando
Overall, it can be difficult to tell if a person has healthy eyes without examining them. We want our patients to know that there is much more to eye health than how clearly they can see and to schedule regular appointments so that we can continue monitoring their health, and diagnose any issues and treat them right away to prevent future vision loss. The gift of sight is precious and by working with patients, we are helping to preserve it.
