Talking About Optical Goods and Services

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Talking About Optical Goods and Services

Hello, my name is Erica Judlen. I am excited to share my knowledge about optician services and optical goods on this site. When I was a young girl, I felt excited to obtain my first pair of glasses. During that time, glasses were becoming a trendy accessory to wear despite perfect vision. I begged my parents to purchase a set of regular eyeglasses and a pair of prescription sunglasses. On this site, I want to share information about the procedures that confirmed I had bad eyesight. I also want to discuss eyeglass options and the way each one is made. I hope you will visit my site often to learn all you can about this fun subject.

 

A Trip To The Optometrist

3 June 2017
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If you have been experiencing problems with your vision or with your eyes, it is best to make an appointment with an optometrist as soon as possible. When it comes to your eyes, you need to be extremely careful. There are many different problems that can arise that involve your eyes, but if caught early, can be treated. Even if it has been over a year since you have had your eyes checked, you should make an appointment. Often changes occur in your eyes so slowly you may not even notice. Here are a few different problems that an optometrist can diagnose.

Elevated Pressure In Your Eyes

A major problem that can occur in your eyes is high pressure within your eye.  This can be a condition called Ocular Hypertension. The pressure within your eyes should be around 10-21 mm/Hg, if it is over this pressure, then you may have Ocular Hypertension. Your optical nerve will appear in good condition, and there is no sign of Glaucoma then this could be the diagnosis. If there is nerve damage or vision loss then there is a good chance that you have Glaucoma. In either case the optometrist will be able to take action in an effort to fix the problem.

Macular Degeneration

There is a condition called Macular Degeneration that usually occurs when an individual ages. There are an estimated 11 million individuals living with macular degeneration right now. This is when the central portion of the retina starts to deteriorate. This is the area that records the images that you see and sends them to the brain through the optical nerve. Doctors have not been able to find a cure for this condition, but there are different methods of preventing macular degeneration. An appointment with your optometrist -- San Juans Vision Source is a great example -- will point you in the right direction to keep your eyes as healthy as possible.

Structural Damage

There are many different problems that can arise because of structural damage. Anything from a simple scratch to the eye, to a completely detached retina, are possible. The doctor is going to be able to photograph your eye and start looking at the overall anatomy. He will check for any structural damage that may have occurred to your eye. Everyone's eyes are a bit different, and what may damage one person's eye, may not affect another person. No matter what the problem is with your eyes, an optometrist will be able to help, or point you in the right direction to get help.