YOUR EYES SHOULD BE EXAMINED AT LEAST EVERY 2 YEARS OR SOONER IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS.
Regular eye tests ensure your eyes are healthy and also give us the opportunity to ensure that you are wearing the most suitable spectacles or contact lenses for your individual lifestyle requirements.
UV protection is recognized as one of the most important aspects of health today, and this includes eyes. Sunglasses are an integral part of any outdoor activity. Decreased UV exposure will aid in reducing your risk of developing Macular Degeneration, Cataracts and some eye cancers. Prescription sunglasses may be recommended.
Lighting is essential for comfortable vision. Use a 'daylight' bulb when possible. Reflections add to visual stress, so turn computer and television screens away from windows and bright lights and ask about an anti-reflective lens.
Dry eyes are a common problem when concentrating on a particular task such as a computer screen, as we sometimes forget to blink. This causes the front surface of the eye to become dehydrated which is uncomfortable. Reminding yourself to blink can prevent this. Working in an air-conditioned environment can exacerbate dry eyes and ocular lubricants are sometimes advised by the optometrist.
There is a lot more to eye care than simply checking your vision to see if you require glasses or contact lenses.
Our optometrists routinely check overall eye health and can detect ocular health problems such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. Other general health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure can also have an effect on the eyes and will also be checked during your test.
