Is it time to schedule an eye exam?
Vision changes always warrant visiting our Santa Rosa Beach, FL, optometrists Dr. Lan O’Donnell and Dr. Heidi Gonzalez for an evaluation. Even if you don’t experience obvious changes in your vision doesn’t mean you couldn’t still benefit from an annual eye exam with our team here at O’Donnell Eye Institute. Many people have changes in vision but don’t even realize it. Here are some signs that it may be time to see an optometrist.
Persistent Headaches
Sure, everything from diet and stress to tension can lead to headaches; however, if you find yourself straining to look at a computer screen all day long your eyestrain could also be contributing to your headaches. Try taking a break every 20 minutes by looking away from your electronics and resting your eyes for just 20 seconds. If your headaches persist and you haven’t seen an eye doctor in a while, it might be time to book an appointment.
Eye Pain
Eye pain can be caused by an injury or infection in the eye and always warrants turning to an eye care professional to find out what’s going on. Eye pain may also be caused by allergies, irritation or dry eyes. If your pain doesn’t go away or gets worse, it’s time to give us a call.
Changes in Vision
No matter whether you are dealing with blurry vision or double vision, if you are noticing any changes in your vision it’s important that you turn to our Santa Rosa Beach, FL, optometrist for an immediate checkup. It’s important not to ignore even the slightest changes. It’s normal for vision to change and for some individuals to need a stronger or weaker prescription throughout the years. By coming in once a year we can detect these changes and provide you with the proper prescription.
Prevent or Treat Eye Diseases
Whether eye diseases run in your family or you’re dealing with health problems such as diabetes or lupus that increase your risk for eye disease, it’s important that you turn to our optometry team once a year. This is the best way to catch problems early on when they are treatable and less likely to cause long-term complications including vision loss or even blindness.
When was the last time you visited our Santa Rosa Beach, FL, optometrist? If it’s been more than a year then you owe it to the health of your eyes to schedule an appointment. Call O’Donnell Eye Institute at (850) 622-4000.