Clues that you may need to get an eye exam

by Jennifer Basset

Unless you are one of the fortunate people who will have perfect eyesight for their whole lives, eventually you may notice that your eyesight is not as sharp and accurate as it used to be, and you may need to get contact lenses or glasses.
There are some red flags you need to be conscious of that may be early warnings that your eyes may be in need of a checkup.
Discomfort - Occasional discomfort or pressure around the eyes is normal and not necessarily something to be worried about. Discomfort can also be induced by a bright light, having the flu or a cold, or a headache. Certain medications can also have eye discomfort as a side effect. If you ever experience eye discomfort or pain that persists or gets worse over time, it could be a warning sign that you need to visit an eye doctor.
Blurry vision - This is similar to eye discomfort in that in can happen from time to time and be totally normal and nothing out of the ordinary, such as when the ambient light in a room suddenly changes or if you rub your eyes really hard, or even from a cold or allergies. Because of this, people tend to ignore blurry vision. But if your blurry vision isn't caused by one of these things, and if it doesn't go away or gets worse over time, it may be a sign that something is wrong with your eyes and a visit to the eye doctor may be in order.
It is also a good idea to get regular eye exams because some conditions do not show symptoms early on, such as glaucoma. Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in America and doesn't show symptoms in the beginning, although it can still be detected by an eye doctor at this time. Early detection and treatment is necessary.
It is important to see an eye doctor if you are having any of these symptoms with your eyes. It is also important to have annual checkups just to make sure there is nothing wrong with your eyes that you haven't noticed.

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