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Annual Eye Exam Importance

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Snead Eye Group Offers Annual Eye Exams in Southwest Florida

The Importance of Getting Annual Eye Exams for Your Health

Preventive healthcare is essential to living your best life. Similar to visiting your doctor and dentist for annual check-ups to ensure everything is alright, you should also see your eye doctor every 1-2 years. Eye exams are an opportunity for an eye specialist to examine your eyes to diagnose and treat vision problems as early as possible. Routine eye exams are quick and painless for most patients. Don’t wait until you notice significant vision changes to schedule your next eye exam.

Many issues, such as glaucoma and cataracts, silently and slowly worsen over time without any warning signs. Such conditions are more treatable with early diagnosis. If it’s time for your annual eye exam in Florida, Snead Eye Group has offices in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and Naples. Reach out today to schedule an appointment with our friendly, caring eye specialists!

Regular Eye Exams Reveal Changes in Vision & Prescriptions

The primary purpose of an annual eye exam is to detect changes in your vision that could impact your overall health and comfort. Having an out-of-date prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses puts unnecessary strain on your eyes, which can lead to headaches, migraines, sensitivity to light, blurry vision, dry eyes, and more. Visual acuity tests and refraction assessments reveal the clarity of your vision and the best way to correct any problems. Whether you’re nearsighted or farsighted, your eye doctor can update your prescription to correct the issue. However, testing your vision is just the tip of the iceberg during an eye examination procedure.

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR EYE EXAM

Whether you are here for a routine visit or as the result of a vision problem, rest assured your exam will be thorough. Beginning first with OPD test, most patients start here in the work-up process, especially if cataracts might be present.

The OPD Wavefront system uses the most advanced digital technology available to better evaluate your unique vision needs. Should you need cataract surgery, the OPD technology will assist you and your surgeon when choosing the best lens implant for you.

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR EYE EXAM

Whether you are here for a routine visit or as the result of a vision problem, rest assured your exam will be thorough. Beginning first with OPD test, most patients start here in the work-up process, especially if cataracts might be present.

The OPD Wavefront system uses the most advanced digital technology available to better evaluate your unique vision needs. Should you need cataract surgery, the OPD technology will assist you and your surgeon when choosing the best lens implant for you.

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Eye Exams Check for Eye Diseases to Protect Your Vision

During an examination of your eyes, your eye doctor does more than evaluate your vision. They’re also checking for any signs of eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts, as well as conditions such as color blindness or dry eyes. A comprehensive eye exam from Snead Eye Group assesses your eye movement, peripheral vision, depth perception, pupillary response, and more. Many eye diseases and conditions go unnoticed without any symptoms. Therefore, it’s in your best interest to let a trained eye specialist examine your eyes’ internal structures to address issues as soon as they start.

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Eye Exams Can Reveal Other Significant Health Concerns

Annual eye exams not only reveal problems with your vision, but they’re also helpful in detecting other significant health concerns. Taking a more detailed look at your eyes can reveal diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol, thyroid disease, cancer, brain tumors, and certain autoimmune disorders. Your eye doctor will ask you questions about your personal and family history of vision or other health issues. If you already have a chronic condition such as diabetes, you may require more frequent eye exams to keep a closer eye on your health. Always discuss your eye exam needs with your doctor.

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Annual Eye Exams Are Recommended for Patients of All Ages

Eye exams are suitable and suggested for patients of all ages and backgrounds. Many people can get by with visiting their eye doctor every 1-2 years. However, the recommended frequency of eye exams will vary depending on your age, health, and risk factors. Children may begin getting their eyes examined as early as six months. However, most parents wait until their child is of school-age unless they notice eye or vision development issues. Adults over the age of 40 may need more frequent exams because vision issues are often par for the course when aging. Should you ever notice any changes in your vision, you’re encouraged to contact your eye doctor for an exam as soon as possible. 

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Your Next Step

Your next step will be with one of our skilled technicians, where they will perform a series of tests to determine your current vision. These tests will include a refraction, used to determine the amount of corrective lens power needed to obtain your best vision, and other important tests to begin your overall assessment.

Dilating your eyes will be the last step before seeing the doctor. The refraction test is just like any other diagnostic test performed at Snead Eye Group to assess your vision. This process can take approximately 20 minutes, and enables the doctor to see into the back of your eye in order to check the retina, the macula, and other internal structures. From this point, your doctor will be able to present you with the best treatment options to guarantee your best vision possible.

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Your Next Step

Your next step will be with one of our skilled technicians, where they will perform a series of tests to determine your current vision. These tests will include a refraction, used to determine the amount of corrective lens power needed to obtain your best vision, and other important tests to begin your overall assessment.

Dilating your eyes will be the last step before seeing the doctor. The refraction test is just like any other diagnostic test performed at Snead Eye Group to assess your vision. This process can take approximately 20 minutes, and enables the doctor to see into the back of your eye in order to check the retina, the macula, and other internal structures. From this point, your doctor will be able to present you with the best treatment options to guarantee your best vision possible.

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Our Eye Specialists Want to Keep Your Eyes at Their Best

Don’t take your vision for granted. Schedule your annual eye exam at the Snead Eye Group location in Southwest Florida closest to you. Many medical and vision insurance plans cover the cost of yearly eye exams as preventive care. Our dedicated eye specialists want to help you keep your eyes at their best with up-to-date vision prescriptions and thorough examinations. Contact us today to schedule an eye exam appointment at your convenience. If you’re a new patient, you can find all of our patient forms and policies listed on our website prior to your visit. You may also check out our patient testimonials.

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