How An Eye Exam Can Help YouPrevent Health Problems in the Future
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How An Eye Exam Can Help YouPrevent Health Problems in the Future
PRIMARY EYECAREPRIMARY EYECARE
An eye exam can be as effective as a physical in determining your health
Eye exams rule out eye disorders such as glaucoma and cataractsOther health issues may even be detected
• Diabetes• Hypertension• Autoimmune disorders• High cholesterol• Thyroid disease• Cancer• Tumors
Did You Know?
If you use a computer, smartphone, or tablet you may suffer from digital eye strain
• Digital eye strain - temporary vision condition caused by prolonged use of electronic devices
• Symptoms include:• Burning, itchy or tired eyes• Headaches• Fatigue• Loss of focus• Blurred vision• Double vision• Head and neck pain
How to Prevent Digital Eye Strain
20-20-20 Rule20-20-20 Rule• Every 20 minutes…
• Take a 20 second break…
• And look at something 20 feet away
The Dangers of Blue Light• All electronic devices give off high-energy, short-wavelength, blue
and violet light
• These rays may affect vision and even age the eyes
• May lead to Age-Related Macular Degeneration, which can cause blindness
Blue Light and Digital Eye Strain
How to Take Care of Your Eyes
• Comprehensive eye exams: essential in identifying signs and symptoms of digital eye strain and other vision problems.
• When treating a vision problem, the earlier the better.
Preventing Eye and Vision Problems
Thank you!Thank you!Have any questions?Have any questions?
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