What Eye Examinations Can Tell You About Your Health
The importance of an eye examination is often overlooked when it comes to self-care. But during your eye examination, our specialist optometrists will not only detect eye or vision problems, but also many complex health conditions. Therefore, eye examinations are not only beneficial for your vision, but in extreme cases, they can also save your life.
The Importance of Regular Eye Examinations
A routine eye examination may not seem important, but did you know that as well as eye problems, an eye examination can reveal serious health issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even cardiovascular disease or cancer; even before symptoms are noticed?
Aside from these health conditions, our clinicians and state-of-the-art technology can identify several well-known eye conditions that can be prevented or slowed with early detection.
Glaucoma – The build-up of pressure in the eyeball, which mainly affects peripheral vision
Age-related Macular Degeneration – Causes damage to the Macula and affects your central vision
Cataracts – The clouding of the lens (Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in the UK)
Diabetic Retinopathy – Causes damage to the blood vessels in the back of the eye
How Often Do You Need an Eye Examination?
In general, adults should have an eye examination at least every two years, while children should have one every 12 months. During your appointment your optometrist will determine how often you need your eyes examined. This is based on a variety of factors, such as your age, general health, spectacle prescription, and your risk of developing eye problems.
The Eye Academy Difference
As a specialist independent optician in Windsor, we understand that every patient is different, and that is why we don't offer a one-size-fits-all eye examination. In order to provide you with the exact level of care you need, we offer a range of examinations that can be tailored to meet your specific requirements.
Our clinicians are experts in their fields. As well as having first-class degrees, they have extensive experience working both in hospitals and private practices and a variety of additional qualifications including Independent Prescribing. Their knowledge combined with our investment in the gold standard of investigative technology, allows us to diagnose and detect any changes to your eye health at the earliest opportunity.
Why You Should Book Your Eye Examination at Eye Academy Windsor
Our goal at Eye Academy Opticians Windsor is to provide you with the highest quality eye care services available. That is why we not only conduct more comprehensive examinations than other opticians but also take the time to investigate any problems or answer any questions you might have.
Take care of both your vision and eye health by booking your eye examination today.