Published on December 17, 2019
Did you know that around half of all Americans rely on some sort of corrective lenses to improve their natural vision? These could be lenses placed into glasses frames or contact lenses that are worn directly on the eyes. Poor vision can affect anyone of any age at any time, and often, the only way to achieve better visual clarity is to use corrective eyewear. Addressing your vision problems is essential if you are to live your life to the fullest. This is because blurred eyesight can make it difficult or impossible to participate in some of the simplest activities, such as reading, watching tv or even catching a ball. Poor vision can also put your safety at risk, since you may not be able to see well enough to comprehensively spot all of the dangers around you.
Fortunately, corrective eyewear can address virtually any problem affecting the quality of your vision. So, how do you know when it’s time to look at getting corrective eyewear? Comprehensive eye exams are the best indicator, but unfortunately, many people overlook these appointments or postpone visiting their eye doctor, particularly if they aren’t experiencing any significant symptoms that could suggest that there is a problem with their vision.
Here are some of the most common signs that you might need to consider being tested to see if you need corrective eyewear.
If you are struggling to see objects near to you, and they appear blurred and difficult to bring into focus, you could be suffering from hyperopia. This is also known as farsightedness.
If you can see objects nearby clearly, but those that are at a distance, such as road signs, appear blurred, you may have myopia aka nearsightedness. Myopia is the most common of all refractive eye errors.
If your vision is blurred irrespective of how far objects are away from your face, you may be suffering from a condition called astigmatism. This is where the eyeballs and cornea are shaped more like a football than a soccer ball, causing light to be refracted incorrectly.
Driving at night can be challenging at the best of times, but if you are finding it particularly difficult, you may benefit from wearing corrective eyewear when you drive during the hours of darkness.
Do you spend a lot of time in front of a screen? Lots of jobs entail hours looking at screens, but these aren’t great for your eyes and it can become difficult to focus clearly. People who use computers for many hours in the day can also go on to suffer from other issues such as dry eye syndrome, eye fatigue and more. Corrective lenses can help.
There are some other symptoms that indicate that you could benefit from wearing prescription lenses. These include:
Headaches
Eye strain/fatigue
Itchy, gritty and painful eyes
Double vision
Seeing halos around lights
Difficulty adjusting from dark to light surroundings
A comprehensive eye exam is the best way for your eye doctor to determine if it is time for you to start wearing corrective eyewear. Schedule an appointment today by calling Dau Family Eye Care in St. John's, FL.