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Warning Signs of Eye Problems

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Warning Signs of Possible Eye Problems

Many vision problems have no warning signs or symptoms and can cause permanent vision loss; or the problem may worsen without proper treatment.  Annual eye exams are the best way to ensure a lifetime of good vision.

Warning Signs of Vision Problems in Adults

  • Blurred vision beyond twenty feet
  • Difficulty reading and seeing small print in dim light
  • Reduced vision at night especially while driving
  • Frequent changes in your eyeglass prescription Cataract (eye) photo
  • Glare from sun or bright lights
  • Seeing halos around lights
  • Areas of lost vision or reduced clarity within your field of vision
  • Changes in the colors you see
  • Seeing flashes of light
  • Seeing spots
  • Pain in or around your eyes
  • Redness of eyes
  • Dry, irritated or tired eyes
  • Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Multiple Sclerosis
  • Swollen, red or sore eyelids

 

Warning Signs of Vision Problems in Children

  • Blurred vision beyond twenty feet but clear up close
  • Blurred vision at all distances
  • Under performing in reading skills
  • Squinting, closing or covering one eye
  • Holding reading materials close to the face Children's Vision Problems
  • Tilting the head to one side
  • Excessively rubbing eyes
  • Eyes do not align properly.  One eye turns inward or outward while the other eye looks straight.
  • Redness or tearing or secretions from one or both eyes
  • Premature birth
  • Developmental delays
  • Family history of high optical prescriptions
  • Diabetes
  • Swollen, red or sore eyelids

Remember that a vision screening only detects a few abnormalities.  Have your child's eyes examined by an eye doctor!

 

Comments

Eye exams help decrease the chance of severe damage to our sight and it even detects general health problems. Early diagnosis of any potential problems will decrease the chance of severe damage to our sight.
Posted @ Monday, July 19, 2010 3:45 AM by laser eye clinic
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