Eye Care
Good eye care starts with an eye exam. Talk to your doctor or ophthalmologist if you have trouble with your vision. Itchy eyes, dry eyes, watery eyes, blurry vision-these are just a few symptoms of an eye or vision problem. Some eye problems are minor, some are contagious. Some are very serious; eye injuries require immediate medical attention.
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- Q Why are eye exams important after age 40?
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After 40, annual eye exams are important to spot age-related vision changes and screen for common eye problems in older adults. Most people in their 40s start to have trouble seeing clearly for reading and other close work because of normal... Full Answer
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- Q How often should I have my vision checked?
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The frequency of vision checks should be related to your age and any symptoms you may notice. For children, I suggest an evaluation before starting school for the first time, and sooner if there is any sign of excessive squinting, funny head... Full Answer
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- Q How often should I visit the eye doctor?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIn general, discuss with your primary care physician when you need to see an ophthalmologist. Go over your family’s eye health history to determine if you’re at higher risk for certain diseases. If you wear glasses, see your eye doctor... Full Answer
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- Q When should my child start getting regular eye exams?
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All children should undergo an evaluation to detect eye and vision abnormalities during the first few months of life, at 6 months to 1 year, at 3 to 4 years, and at 5 years (approximately). Abnormalities present at birth, such as opacities of the ocular... Full Answer
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- Q What is an optometrist or ophthalmologist?
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Optometrists or ophthalmologists are doctors trained to evaluate and treat eye disorders, including disorders of the retina caused by diabetes. Full Answer
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- Q What is an ophthalmologist?
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Dr. David Demartini, OphthalmologyAn ophthalmologist is a MedicalDoctor (MD) who is trained in general medicine first, treats patient's general medical problems as an intern before deciding to specialize in medical and surgical diseases involving the eyes. Many... Full Answer
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- Q What is an optician?
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Dr. Laura Fine, OphthalmologyAn optician is a technician who makes and fits eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other optical devices after they have been prescribed by an ophthalmologist (a physician who specializes in medical and surgical care of the eyes, as well as in prevention of... Full Answer
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- Q What happens during an eye exam?
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Your ophthalmologist and his or her assistants ask about your current symptoms and review your medical history. Eyedrops to dilate your eyes may or may not be used during the exam. The examination typically evaluates: Visual acuity Need for eyeglasses... Full Answer
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- Q Why do some people need to have visual field tests many times?
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Dr. David Demartini, OphthalmologyVisual fields test the peripheral vision of the patient. Many disease processes affect the visual fields because they either damage the optic nerves or the brain where vision is processed. Because it is difficult to directly examine these structures,... Full Answer
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- Q What do the results of the visual field test mean?
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Dr. David Demartini, OphthalmologyThe visual field test is a way to evaluate the peripheral vision sensitivity of an eye. It uses a very small test light that can vary in brightness. This determines how well and how far out to the side this small intensity of light can be seen. A... Full Answer
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