Eye Health Importance and Why It Should Be a Priority
Caring for the eyes should always be top of your list. Unfortunately, eye health is often the least concern for most. The World Health Organization (WHO) recorded 2.2 billion people with vision problems; an estimated 1 billion could have been prevented with early treatment.Â
With the rise of medical treatment, early detection and treatment are possible. So, read further to understand how a simple eye checkup can save your vision.
Focus On Eye Health
Over 62% of Filipinos have cataracts, and 10-20% belong to indigenous groups in isolated rural areas. Vision is necessary to meet everyday demands. Thus, regular eye checkups and observing unusual symptoms caused by other eye diseases are encouraged.
Many patients who get an eye-grade checkup need further tests for specific eye concerns. This makes it easier to be aware of present or developing eye conditions.
Rundown On Visual Impairments
Some of the most common causes of vision problems, along with their typical symptoms, are as follows:
- Refractive Errors – affect how light rays enter the eyes, leading to blurry vision which causes nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia.Â
- Cataract – characterized by clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to decreased vision. Common symptoms include double vision in one eye, fading of colors, difficulty reading or performing detailed tasks, cloudy or blurry vision, and frequent eyeglass prescription changes.
- Glaucoma – a group of eye conditions damaging the optic nerve, leading to a loss of peripheral vision. Signs to look out for are tunnel vision, halos around lights, eye pain or discomfort, blurry vision, headaches, nausea, or vomiting.
- Diabetic Retinopathy – a diabetes-related condition that affects blood vessels in the retina due to prolonged high blood sugar levels. Symptoms include vision floaters, color vision impairment, difficulty perceiving contrast, vision loss, and poor night vision.
- Age-Related Macular degeneration (AMD) – is one of the leading causes of vision loss among those over 50. It is a progressive eye condition affecting the macula with the following signs: blurry central vision, difficulty reading or performing close-up tasks, changes in color perception, and difficulty recognizing faces.
Always consult a professional to assess your condition properly. Note that even if you experience one or more symptoms mentioned, it does not confirm the presence of an underlying eye disease.
Eye Checkups for Better Eye Health
With regular eye checkups, you can avoid serious eye problems that may lead to blindness. The eye doctor can help detect the development of astigmatism, myopia, hyperopia, and other issues.
Visit any of Executive Optical’s branches for a free eye checkup. Necessary optical equipment and machines help provide a thorough examination so you can feel at ease.
