Eye Problems And Eye Diseases Are
Not Always Easy To Spot.
There are telltale signs you or the ones you love should consult an eye care professional, even if you are “in between” scheduled eye exams.
Some signs of potential eye problems or eye diseases are:
- Blurry vision
- Poor night vision
- Visual "floaters"
- Problems reading
- Eye stress, tired eyes
- Difficulty focusing on objects at distance
- Difficulty focusing on objects that are near
- Poor visual acuity (clear, sharp vision), even in broad daylight
- Increase in the frequency or severity of headaches
For children, these signs also include:
- Sitting close to the television set
- Holding objects up very close to the face
- Having trouble seeing the blackboard at school
Oddly enough, these indicators for possible eye problems are also strong support for regular eye exams—because many eye diseases present no obvious symptoms at all. Regular eye exams remain one of your best safeguards against developing eye problems and for understanding potential eye diseases over time.