Over the years, people have become used to being told to visit the dentist regularly to take care of their teeth, yet their eyes, which are perhaps even more essential for everyday living, are frequently neglected. Many people will not get a single eye check-up unless they suspect that there may be a problem. The fact is that there are many eye conditions which may not be immediately obvious but which can affect the effectiveness and health of the eyes, and these can occur at any time, although many become more common as you age. [Read More]

As people age, they may begin to encounter vision issues which can range from mild to relatively significant. Some people are, unfortunately, more prone to serious problems and, for example, may develop a condition known as macular degeneration. What is this eye condition, and what can be done to treat it? Progression Scientists are not sure why some people develop macular degeneration while others do not, but it affects the central part of the eye or the retina. [Read More]

If you are experiencing eye problems like blurry vision, blindness in one or both eyes, eye irritation, eye pain or swollen eyes, you need to visit an eye clinic. You might come across many eye specialist terms like opticians, optometrists and ophthalmologists. The eye specialist you are supposed to see is an optometrist. Who Is an Optometrist? An optometrist is an eye doctor whose main work is to help examine your eye symptoms and come up with a diagnosis. [Read More]

Experts recommend scheduling an eye exam at least once a year. Your vision is bound to deteriorate as you grow older. However, many other factors contribute to poor vision. Here are some tell-tale signs that you need to visit an optometrist for eye care treatment Sudden Vision Loss and Headaches If you have suddenly lost your sight, you need to visit an optometrist for an eye test. Abrupt loss of vision may be caused by a stroke or some serious health condition. [Read More]