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I remember my first eye exam. I really did not know what to expect. I observed small print was becoming a problem when I was on the computer at work. So I decided to get my eyes checked out.
Do
you know the difference between an optometrist or ophthalmologist?
1.Optometrist or Ophthalmologist
Unless you already have a known eye condition, you may choose to have your eye exam at an Optometrist. The Optometrist generally provides vision care and eye care services such as eye exams, diagnosing eye conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and possibly prescribe medications, and did not attend medical school according to WebMd.com. My first eye exam was with an Optometrist. In addition, it is further stated that an Ophthalmologist is a physician that gives total eye care including eye exams, medical and surgical eye care, and diagnosis and treatment of certain eye diseases related to diabetes or arthritis. So before you go to see the eye doctor do your homework.
2. Free Eye Exams
Perhaps you need eye exam. All aboutvision.com talks about optometrists that donate their time to ensure eye and vision care for those in financial need. In addition they suggest Vision USA, Eye Care of America, and Lions Club International as organizations that can assist. Isen't that wonderful?
3.
Expectations
Before
the exam you will be asked about your medical history and insurance.
There will be several tests that may be performed such as Visual
Acuity test, Manual Visual Field Testing, Refraction testing,
Slit-lamp examination, Indirect ophthalmoscopy, and applanation
tonometry. In addition, the Visual Acuity test is the reading of a
chart with each individual eye and the Refraction testing determines
the prescription for your glasses. I personally discovered that even
though they sell eyeglasses at the Eye Vision Center, you are not
obligated to purchase your glasses there. You can request the
prescription to be written out and take that prescription to any
other eye care dealer and purchase your glasses there. You may want
to shop around for glasses, because they can be quite costly. I
especially like the eye-care places that have the option “buy one
pair of glasses and get the second pair free.
4.
Air Puff Test
Before
I had my actual eye exam I had heard from friends about the puff of
air into the eyes. I wondered what that was like. They assured me it
did not hurt, but still I was curious. According to Aboutcom.vision
the air puff test measures the pressure inside the eye, can be
performed by a technician, and it does not touch the eye.
5.History
5.History
Do you know who developed bifocals? According to Benjamin Franklin,com Benjamin Franklin developed bifocals in 1784. In addition, it is stated that he was tired of switching back and forth between two pair of glasses so that was motivation for him to develop two lenses in one pair of glasses. Can you imagine putting on one pair of glasses to see long distance, then putting on another pair to see small print?
If you have not had your eye exam and you are not seeing clearly, then you should make an appointment to have that taken care of. The eyes are delicate and precious. Take care of your eye sight.
Eye
Help
6.
Anti-Glare
Screens
Did
you know that anti-glare screens can protect your eyes while on the
computer? You can also, turn the lighting down on your computer,
because the light from it can cause eye strain. I discovered this
after having eye surgery. It was a slow process in getting back to
using my computer, because I discovered my eyes and head would hurt
when I attempted to read or write on the computer. Even though I had
anti-glare protection on my glasses, I still had the pain. I could
not even get on the computer for 5 minutes. Eventually I purchased an
anti-glare screen for my computer. I found that made all the
difference. The anti-glare screen is a great investment if you are
using the computer a lot.
7.
Sunglasses
It
does not hurt to invest in a good pare of sunglasses which may range
from $150.00 and up. A good pare of sunglasses will protect the eyes
and keep those dangerous sun rays from your eyes and this is so
important. You want to block those UV-A and UV-B radiation. Even
though I have that protection on my regular bi-focals, I find that my
sunglasses work so much better. I really appreciated my sunglasses
after my eye surgery, because they give my eyes so much protection,
as my eyes are also sensitive to the light. I recall after my surgery
putting my sunglasses on when leaving church. A lady asked me if I
was making a new fashion statement. I explained to her my eyes were
sensitive to light after eye surgery and the sunglasses helped me out
a lot. I (lol) I laughed out loud.
8. Black of Green Tea Bags
Did you know that black or green tea bags are a great way to cut that puffiness in your eyes? Just soak the tea bags in hot water and allow them to cool down and apply them over your eyelids and cover with a soft cloth. According to Livestrong.com the tea bags are loaded with antioxidants and plenty of tannis. They shrink swelling and reduce the fluids around the eyes. During the warmer months you can put the cooked tea bags in the refrigerator and just use as needed. Also, I personally know that Black Tea is excellent to drink for your health and it is100% natural. I tried it and I just love it.
9.
Exercise your brain (not your eyes) to keep your vision healthy
Your
Brain
Did
you know that exercising your brain can help your eyes? Researchers
from UC Berkeley and Tel-Aviv University took a group of middle-age
people that had presbyopes and gave them several eye exercises over a
three month period. Presbyopes is a condition usually as you grow
older that prevents you from focusing on near objects. The results
of the research was that their reading speed increased and the
ability to read print better increased also. They attributed the
increased eye ability to the brain increasing it's neural efficiency
to “DE-blur” the images, thus enabling the individuals to
decipher it better. I had never given thought to the to the
process that the brain plays with our vision.
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