The Importance of Eye Care and Checkups

People generally remember they need to get a physical with their doctor at least once if not twice a year. However, annual eye exams often get missed and patients will let their eyesight go unchecked until it becomes a serious issue. After the age of 40, it is important to stay on top of your eye care, since vision rapidly deteriorates past that age. At AssureVision serving Arlington Heights, Barrington, and Glenview, IL, we help our patients preserve their vision with annual eye exams.

Keeping Your Vision in Check

Our vision tests use both a standard wall chart and other tools to properly determine if prescription lenses are needed and how strong they need to be. Eye functioning tests aim to reveal how accurately your eyes recognize things like depth, color, and whether or not they are responding to light properly. It also takes a look at things like peripheral (side) vision, eye muscle strength, and whether your eyes are moving together properly. Eye pressure is also tested and can help to diagnose eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration early on.

The diagnostic power of an eye exam does not end with problems with eye health and vision. It can also lend clues to potential problems in a person's general health that can lead to further investigation with their primary care provider. Eye doctors regularly diagnose diabetes and can also identify autoimmune diseases, blood pressure issues, and even cancer.

Early Detection of Dangerous Eye Diseases

Many diseases that can compromise vision loss often do not show any early symptoms. This includes macular degeneration and cataracts. The longer a condition is left untreated, the harder it will be to alleviate symptoms. Our experienced staff can identify potential problems that can rob you of vision and healthy eyes.

Call AssureVision For an Eye Exam 

At AssureVision, our team is committed to top quality eye care and helping you understand how your eyes contribute to your overall health. We believe being proactive with eye exams can make your eye health easier to manage in the long run. Give us a call or visit us at our Arlington Heights, Barrington, or Glenview locations to find out how we can help. We also provide pediatric care for your child’s developing eyes. Find out how we can help you and your family today!