When you need to wear prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, it is important to get an eye exam once a year. However, some people may forget or they are just busy with life. Therefore, they may go a long period between eye exams. Some people may feel that their current prescription is still good and that they do not need to have an eye exam. Eyewear Candy Optical RX would like to share some signs that it is defiantly time to schedule your next eye exam.
Difficulty Focusing and Squinting
Do you find that you squint a lot while watching TV, looking at your phone or at a book? If so, you may be due for an eye exam. As we age our eyes will age with us. The two most common vision issues are nearsightedness and farsightedness. Nearsightedness is when you can see objects up close but cannot see far away. Then, there is farsightedness where you cannot see very well up close but see well far away. These two vision conditions will only continue to get worse over time. You will know when your current prescription is no longer good when things are out of focus or you tend to squint a lot.
Frequent Migraines and Headaches
Headaches and migraines can be triggered from a number of different conditions. Stress, fatigue, and illness can cause headaches as well as a change in vision. When your vision changes, your eyes are fatigued and are stressed when they try to focus. When your vision no longer matches your prescription, the eyes will be stressed and lead to headaches and even migraines. When you have constant headaches, consider getting your eyes checked.
Eyes Feel Fatigued
When your eye hurts after working on the computer, reading or watching TV, that pain is often due to eye fatigue. Eye can fatigue can be due to a number of health conditions. Allergies, poor eyes, and prolonged screen time will cause eye fatigue but so will poor vision. Especially, when your eyes are being stressed as they try to focus. An outdated prescription will lead to eye fatigue and later the headaches will come. When you have eye fatigue all the time, this could be your eyes telling you they need a new prescription.
Eyes are Sensitive to Light
When light, either indoor or from the sun, makes your eyes feel uncomfortable, that sensitivity isn’t that uncommon. Light sensitivity can lead to migraines and headaches and often requires some kind of intervention. Light sensitivity may require some adjustment to your prescription and could be due to a recent eye infection. If you find light bothers your eyes, it is something you will want checked.
It Has Been Two Years Since Your Last Eye Exam
It is highly recommended that you have a yearly eye exam. However, some people may be able to extend that to two years. However, you never want to go more than two years in between eye exams. First, eyes change and they can change a lot in one year. Additionally, a number of eye conditions can be prevented or slowed down with early treatment. With yearly eye exams you can constantly monitor your eye’s health and ensure that you have healthy eyes.
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There are many signs you should watch out for to ensure your eye’s health. If you find it is time to for an eye exam, contact Eyewear Candy Optical RX and make an appointment today.