How An Eye Exam Can Help YouPrevent Health Problems in the Future

PRIMARY EYECAREPRIMARY EYECARE

An eye exam can be as effective as a physical in determining your health

Eye exams rule out eye disorders such as glaucoma and cataractsOther health issues may even be detected

• Diabetes• Hypertension• Autoimmune disorders• High cholesterol• Thyroid disease• Cancer• Tumors

Did You Know?

If you use a computer, smartphone, or tablet you may suffer from digital eye strain

• Digital eye strain - temporary vision condition caused by prolonged use of electronic devices

• Symptoms include:• Burning, itchy or tired eyes• Headaches• Fatigue• Loss of focus• Blurred vision• Double vision• Head and neck pain

How to Prevent Digital Eye Strain

20-20-20 Rule20-20-20 Rule• Every 20 minutes…

• Take a 20 second break…

• And look at something 20 feet away

The Dangers of Blue Light• All electronic devices give off high-energy, short-wavelength, blue

and violet light

• These rays may affect vision and even age the eyes

• May lead to Age-Related Macular Degeneration, which can cause blindness

Blue Light and Digital Eye Strain

How to Take Care of Your Eyes

• Comprehensive eye exams: essential in identifying signs and symptoms of digital eye strain and other vision problems.

• When treating a vision problem, the earlier the better.

Preventing Eye and Vision Problems

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