Expert Eye-Care Tips: Ask Your Optometrist

When making a regular appointment with an eye doctor, you are usually scheduled to see an optometrist. Optometrists provide primary vision care, such as testing and correcting eyesight, and managing any changes to your vision. Optometrists also have the ability to diagnose, and in some cases, treat optic issues you might experience.

In addition to testing our eyesight, optometrists also offer suggestions and provide expert eye-care tips. Here are some great tips optometrists stand by.

Wear sunglasses to protect yourself from harmful UV rays:
Dangerous UV rays are to be taken seriously. An overexposure to UV rays can result in cataracts, macular degeneration, corneal sunburn, and other optic damages. Sunglasses are designed to protect you from UV ray harm; the best kind provide 99-100% of UVA and UVB rays.

Take digital eye strain seriously:
So much of our time is spent looking at screens, whether it be computers for work, televisions for leisure, or cellphones for socializing. Prolonged screen time is a direct cause for digital eye strain. Ask your optometrist for eye exercises that will help alleviate digital eye strain discomfort.

Be careful with your contact lenses:
There are two types of contact lenses, extended wear (EW) and daily wear (DW). Unlike daily wear lenses that must be taken out every night, extended wear lenses can be left in for a longer period of time. It doesn’t matter which type of contact lens you wear; optometrists recommend regular eye exams to ensure optimal eye health.

Make regular appointments:
Visit your optometrist to stay on top of your optic health. Optometrists are often the first to recognize serious illnesses and diseases, such as brain tumors and diabetes. Get to know your optometrist and listen to their recommendations and suggestions and consider any expert tips on eye-care they offer.

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