Know Your Own Female Body

Keeping your eyes healthy is important, and the eyes can help diagnose other health problems. The recommendation for eye exams differs for people with eye issues or other chronic illnesses because the eyes can be affected by those illnesses. Here are some reasons you may want to consider a visit to the doctor for an eye exam.

Sudden Vision Changes

If you experience a sudden change in your vision, you need to schedule an eye exam as soon as you can. As you age, there is a certain level of vision loss that is expected, but sudden changes typically indicate either a problem with your eyes or a problem somewhere else in the body that is also affecting your vision. Diabetes, for instances, can significantly impact your eyesight, and the change in vision has been known to help diagnose diabetes in many people before they experienced any other symptoms.

Pain in the Eyes

If you suddenly experience pain in your eye, you need to go and have your eyes checked. Pain can indicate a foreign body in your eye and can cause damage to your eye if you ignore it. For people who work in industries where sparks, metal shavings, wood chips, or other debris is common, the risk of getting something in your eye is much higher than for people who work in different job types. Even if you do not work in those fields, cutting the grass or working under your car can produce debris that can get in the eyes. 

Glaucoma Detection

The biggest issue with Glaucoma is that there are no early warning signs for you to notice. Glaucoma comes on very quickly and by the time you see vision problems, the damage is not something that can be reversed. The best way to detect Glaucoma is to have annual eye exams that will allow your eye doctor to see any changes before the damage is permanent and can still be treated. 

Myopia Detection

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness can make it difficult to see things further away. For kids in school, this can translate into problems seeing the board at the front of the room or focusing on things in the distance. Since Myopia is a precursor to Glaucoma, it is essential to identify it, treat it, and schedule regular eye exams to note any changes in the eyes that might cause problems in the future. Children that have difficulty with their vision often struggle in school, but this early detection can help them early and keep them on track with their education.