Question

explain in detail the importance of a yearly eye exam

Answer 1

Importance of a yearly eye examination.

       * In the case of childern yearly eye examinations help to early detection of eye disorders

          like irregularities in cornes,lens and retina and take preventive measures and treatment

          to solve the problem.

       * In the cases of adults eye examinations can detect underlaying systemic diseases like

          diabetic melitus,hypertension,elevated cholesterol levels etc.

       * Chances of occuring cancers in the optic nerve,retina and iris are detected by a opthalmologist

          through annual eye examination.

       * Age related changes in eye like macular degeneration,cataract are common in old age people

         so yearly eye examination need to identify and give proper management of this type of eye

         problems.

       * People who use eye glasses or contact lenses for management of refractive errors of the eye

          should do yearly eye exam to check for any changes need in the power of lenses to improve

          vision.

       * Patient who undergo eye surgeries for eye diseases like cataract or glaucoma should attend

         for yearly eye examination to identify current health status of eye.