Having your eyes tested regularly allows you to perform at maximum efficiency. People of all ages can’t process information quickly or learn effectively if focus or eye movement skills are impaired. Worse than that, you can set yourself up for a cycle of frustration by not taking care of your most precious sense – your vision.
If you are age 4, or 40, or 80, our team is here to help you see well and look well this year.
Make an appointment soon and make sure you are equipped to perform in 2009.
Should my children have their eyes examined?
The answer is definitely YES! As a general rule, routine examinations should start at around three or at least before they reach school age, it is not necessary for children to read to have their eyes tested.
However, a surprising number of new born children have vision irregularities, usually of a minor nature. So, if you suspect that your child has defective vision or have a family history of childhood vision problems then you should contact us immediately.
Why have my eyes tested?
The eye examination is a quick and effective method of determining any visual disorder or imbalance that may or may not require correcting with spectacles or contact lenses. It also offers an invaluable opportunity to examine the internal structure of the eye and to detect the presence of certain disease - Glaucoma or Diabetes for example.
How often should I have my eyes examined?
A visit every two years is sufficient for most, however the very young, the elderly and those 'at risk' because of family history or general health would be advised a more regular health check. Your optometrist will discuss this with you.
The important thing to remember is that your eyes are terribly important and, like your teeth, need regular check-ups. Certainly, in the case of eye disease, as in all illnesses, the earlier a problem is diagnosed, the earlier treatment can commence and the more successful it will be.