Why have an eye test?

"Why have an eye test?

Most people no longer question why they should go for regular dental check-ups, yet many have no idea of the value of going for regular eye examinations.

An eye test doesn’t just tell you how short- or long-sighted you are. It can also reveal eye conditions that may be more serious, and some of these conditions, if diagnosed early, can be prevented from developing further. An example of this is glaucoma.

Glaucoma is a disease that patients often don’t notice in themselves until it’s too late. If left undiagnosed and untreated, it can lead to serious sight loss or even blindness. Yet a simple eye test is all that’s needed to detect glaucoma, and its development can easily be arrested and sight saved.

Glaucoma usually affects people over the age of 40, but that doesn’t mean that younger people shouldn’t go for eye tests."