When was the last time you had an eye exam?

Why do you need an eye exam at all if you can see just fine? Eye exams help your eyes doctor check for vision issues so visit your Santa Rosa Beach, FL, optometrists, Dr. Lan O'Donnell and Dr.Heidi Gonzalez of O'Donnell Eye Institute.

What Issues Could an Eye Exam Identify?

Eye exams are more than just figuring out if you need glasses or contact lenses. Your optometrist uses this opportunity to find out if you may be allergic to contact lenses if your eyesight has deteriorated or if you're suffering from a disease like cancer or glaucoma. Don't skip visiting your Santa Rosa Beach, Fl, doctors. Identifying issues in their earlier stages makes them easier to treat.

Types of Eye Exams

• Lifestyle Exams: The type of glasses you need depends on your work and hobbies, whether it's staring at a computer screen all day or planting flowers. Poor eyewear may lead to headaches and strained eyes. Your eye doctor may ask you if you spend a lot of time outside or if you wear goggles when you play a sport.
• Pediatric Eye Exam: Parents aren't always aware their children have a problem with their vision. Parents should ask teachers if their children are having issues seeing the board, screens, or frequently squint while reading. This will strain their eyes, cause headaches and, probably affect schoolwork and coordination. Make sure you take your child to visit the eye doctor to ensure there isn't a problem.
• Medical Eye Exam: A medical eye exam examines the health of your eyes to help treat or manage dry eye, glare, changes in colors, difficulty seeing close objects, and other issues or conditions like glaucoma, ocular hypertension, and macular degeneration.

Do You Need an Eye Exam?

You need to protect your eyesight. Regular eye exams can help keep you healthy. Call your Santa Rosa Beach, FL, optometrists, Dr. O'Donnell and Dr. Gonzalez of O'Donnell Eye Institute at (850) 622-4000 to schedule an appointment.