What is Optometry? (The cure to eye problems you might not know to have)

Optometry is the science and technology of eye care.  Vision is probably the most important sense we have, that’s why optometry and Optometrists are responsible for the good health of billions of people around the globe. Even if a survey conducted by Johns Hopkins University showed that Americans would rather lose hearing, memory, or even a limb than losing vision… Eye problems are still seriously underrated. According to the first report on vision by the World Health Organization, more than 2.2 billion people worldwide are visually impaired. About 50% of cases could have been avoided or cured right now. This problem skyrocketed in developed countries like the United States, especially after the recent lockdowns.  People had to stay at home in front of screens all day long, experiencing eye problems without having the possibility to see an Optometrist, (or simply without feeling the need to go for an eye check).

Why should you see an optometrist?

1 adult out of 2 needs a vision correction. If you are experiencing issues and discomfort with your eyes, you should go for an eye check from an eye specialist. An optometrist is a professional figure who is qualified to check the health of your eyes.  Not only an optometrist will check your eye coordination and your vision to find out if you need glasses; they will also check the health of your eyes for signs of other diseases. Eye symptoms and conditions can also lead to some major problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Identifying eye problems in time is crucial to treat them right away before they become something more serious. So how often should you see your optometrist? The idea here is to schedule an appointment at least 1 time a year. Some people may be scared to go for an eye exam, but there is nothing to worry about. The optometrist will first ask you questions about your eyes and your general health. The status of your eyes will tell a lot about your lifestyle. Here is a list of the most common symptoms of eye problems.

Eye problems you could experience

If one or more of these symptoms is persistent or they stop you from performing your daily activities in peace, you should see an Optometrist as soon as possible.

• Experiencing blurry or cloudy vision.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Difficulty seeing at night.
• Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes.
• Dry eyes.
• Red-eye.
• Irritation and inflammation of the eye.

For more information on protecting your eyes, preventing eye disease, and other general eye health tips, visits Look Optometry.