“Why do I need an eye appointment?
It doesn’t feel like there’s anything wrong with my eyes. 
I can see just fine!”

Scheduling an appointment to have your eyes checked when you don’t feel anything is wrong with them or your vision may seem ridiculous. But in actuality, routine eye exams are a crucial part of your preventative healthcare and should always be prioritized, even on a busy schedule. Patients registered with an eye doctor are usually invited for at least one routine eye exam every year, sometimes more frequently if they wear glasses or contact lenses or have an identified eye issue. If you miss your routine eye exam, you may be risking more than you realize.

You rely on your eyes more than you realize

Most of us are guilty of taking our eyes and vision for granted. We use our sight in virtually everything we do: to move around safely, to work, to interact with people, to enjoy recreational activities ... the list is endless. If our vision becomes compromised, so too does our quality of life. Therefore, it makes sense to prioritize keeping our eyes as healthy as possible. One of the best ways to do this is by attending routine eye exams.

Eye diseases can have permanent consequences for our vision

Many, many different diseases and conditions can affect our eyes. Some of these are mild and will resolve themselves, but others are much more severe and require prompt attention from an eye doctor to prevent your vision from being permanently affected. Acute angle glaucoma, for instance, is considered an emergency, and failure to get urgent treatment can cause vision damage.

Routine eye exams are an ideal opportunity for your eye doctor to closely monitor the health and condition of your eyes so that any issues can be detected and treated early on, before they can cause irreparable damage.
 

Many eye diseases don’t cause symptoms

As with many other health conditions, the symptoms associated with many eye diseases develop slowly and subtly. In the case of some conditions, such as glaucoma, this can mean that damage is done to your vision before you even realize that you are affected. Close monitoring by your eye doctor at routine eye exams will improve the likelihood of any issues being diagnosed early, giving you a much better opportunity to preserve your vision.
 

Routine eye exams can be used to spot general issues with your health, too

Many people are surprised to learn that the eyes can divulge broader information about your general health and well-being. This is because many health conditions cause changes to the structures of the eyes, and these changes are often detected at routine eye exams. Some health issues that can be picked up during routine eye exams include high blood pressure, diabetes, sickle cell disease, high cholesterol, and even some types of cancer.
 

Routine eye exams are a valuable part of keeping your eyes and body healthy. Schedule your appointment today by speaking to our knowledgeable and experienced eye care team at Mid-Modern Eyecare in Midland, MI, at (989) 486-3025.