Regular eye checkup at Shekar Eye Hospital provide comprehensive screenings and evaluations to ensure early detection of eye diseases and conditions. With state-of-the-art equipment and experienced ophthalmologists, patients can receive personalized care and timely intervention, promoting optimal eye health and preventing potential vision problems.
Health is wealth. A healthy mind and healthy body are very important for a good life. Many diseases have come up in today’s world which can make our life difficult. Eye diseases though are less compared to systemic diseases, and need special attention as the leading life of the blind is very miserable. As with all health checkups, you need to have regular eye checkup also that can help diagnose diseases early and give treatment.
Getting regular eye checks is necessary in this tech world because of the increase in the usage of virtual media and the rise in systemic diseases like diabetes that can affect eyes as well.
Why should you get regular eye checkup?
Your regular eye checkup should include checking for any refractive errors, which may be early signs of various diseases. Not using spectacles in spite of having refractive error can lead to eye strain, headache, and decreased productivity at work. Refractive errors can also be a sign of a few corneal diseases like keratoconus, which if not detected early can lead to blindness.
Some diseases like Squint eyes are also related to refractive errors. Early treatment can sometimes halt the progression and also help in preserving the vision.
Intraocular pressure or eye pressure at least once in 6 months is recommended to detect any disease of Glaucoma. A family history of glaucoma if present, is a must. These diseases go quiet till they reach a severe stage enough to cause blindness.
The routine dilated retinal examination is important to diagnose and affect to eyes from systemic problems like diabetes, and hypertension. Diabetes patients land up with eye problems sooner or later, which go unnoticed till retinal examination is done.
This can help in detecting age-related diseases like age-related macular degeneration. These diseases are sight-threatening and need treatment before reaching advanced stages.
Importance of Routine eye checkup
Seeing an ophthalmologist only when the eyes are red or have decreased vision is what followed among the population. But getting a routine eye examination is as important as it is getting regular health checks of the overall body. Hence, get your eyes checked regularly, for at least 6 months to detect refractive errors, retinal problems, and eye pressure-related diseases that can be treated early. Having an eye specialist as a family doctor is as important as having a family physician for the overall well-being of your family.
