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Do I Need an Annual Eye Exam If I Have Excellent Vision?
If you’re like most Americans, you believe your eye health equals your heart health. After all, they both serve critical functions to your health. The American Optometric Association’s (AOA)Eye-Q® Survey 2020 found that despite this belief, many between the ages of 23 and 38 skip their annual eye exam. If you’ve never squinted at a sign or need to zoom in on text messages to read, you might think your eyesight is fine.
However, a comprehensive eye exam does more than just check your vision.
At Focus Refined Eye Care in The Heights and Montrose sections of Houston, Texas, we sometimes see patients who say, “I see great, and I haven’t had an eye exam in years!” Yet, a comprehensive eye exam offers early detection for more than 270 diseases!
Your eyes tell a story
You probably only think about your eyes when there’s a problem. They’re itching from allergies, or your vision blurs.
It’s possible to enjoy 20/20 vision and still show early signs of:
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular degeneration
- High blood pressure
Your eyes’ blood vessels and nerves give us a peek at your current and future state of health. Without a CT scan, MRI, or other procedure.
Good vision isn’t the whole story
You can be a whiz at reading an eye chart, but how’s your depth perception? What about color recognition, focusing, or your peripheral vision?
All of these work together to maintain high-functioning eyesight, and our comprehensive eye exam measures how they function together. We check the shape of your eyes, the health of your retina, and your vision.
Let’s talk screens
Your laptop, smartphone, and additional monitor(s) are all making your eyes work overtime.
You might not need glasses, but you may benefit from blue light protection or other ways to reduce digital eye strain, as we all need less screen time.
Kids and adults benefit from an annual exam
As a parent, you know kids don’t always know they’re not seeing clearly, and school screenings often miss vision problems.
Plus, eyes change over time. You might think you’re seeing fine, but you might be surprised when you experience the topions.
An annual eye exam monitors your vision, overall eye health, and any changes to alert us to other potential health concerns. Plus, it’s quick and painless.
At Focus Refined Eye Care in Houston, Texas, we offer appointments to fit your busy schedule and put your mind at ease. You can book your appointment with our online scheduling tool.