Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an optic nerve disease that damages the fiber of the optic nerve, causing a narrowing of the peripheral visual field and vision loss. Glaucoma patients are frequently asymptomatic, and diagnosis is made only after seeing an eye doctor. If you are experiencing vision loss, you should consult an ophthalmologist.
What is macular degeneration in old age?
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss in people over age 60. The center of your field of vision is lost due to AMD. It happens when the macula’s “seeing cells” break down or deteriorate.
What are Cataracts?
Cataracts are a cloudy lens of the eye caused by aging or other factors such as injury or certain medications. The cloudiness makes vision worse. Early-stage cataracts can be helped by wearing glasses or wearing contact lenses. However, if the cataract interferes with your daily activities, you may require cataract surgery.
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetes causes your body improperly use and store glucose and can cause damage to your retina’s blood vessels over time, resulting in bleeding and other changes inside the eye that can eventually lead to vision loss.
What Should I Do If I Have an Eye Injury?
Eye injuries are common, ranging from minor scratches to chemical burns and vision loss. Even if you believe your eye injury is minor, you should consult an eye doctor. Eye injuries can be serious.
How Can I Prevent Eye Injury?
Debris flying into the eyes or blunt force during sports are common causes of eye injuries. Wear appropriate eye protection, such as safety goggles, when working or engaging in any activity that may endanger your eyes.
When Should I have an Eye Test?
An ophthalmologist should perform a regular diagnostic eye exam every two to three years. It also depends on your age and whether you have chronic eye problems.
How long can I wear my contacts?
How well your lenses breathe and how much they like to collect stuff influence how long you can wear them daily and over time. Your eyes require oxygen. Contact lenses are made of various materials that permit varying amounts of oxygen to pass through.
When Should I Have My Child's Eyes Tested?
Pediatricians recommend newborns have their first vision screening before being discharged from the hospital. During well-child exams, your child’s pediatricians assess visual function (usually at two, four, and six months of age). If your child exhibits any signs of an eye condition may be referred to an ophthalmologist. Amblyopia (poor vision in an otherwise normal-appearing eye), refractive, and alignment screenings should begin at three years of age (and yearly after five years of age).
Is poor vision inherited?
Poor vision can be traced back to your family’s history of eye disease.
Is it possible to transplant eyes?
There is currently no medical way to transplant an entire eye.
Are Sunglasses Beneficial to My Vision?
Wearing UV protective lenses can help protect your eyes against cataract formation. Surprisingly, clear UV-coated lenses may provide more protection than darker lenses because they expose the eyes to lighter, causing the pupil to constrict more, preventing more light from entering the eye.
What Glasses Materials Are Available?
Many new materials for glasses are now available, which have helped to make them virtually indestructible. Titanium and polycarbonate frames are two of the most recent materials used. Lenses are made from polycarbonate, glass, and a variety of lightweight plastics. Lens coatings include UV protection (which is highly recommended for all types of lenses), polarisation, anti-glare, and scratch-resistant coatings, to name a few.
During an eye exam, what does an ophthalmologist do?
- Individual eye examinations may differ.
- Examine your family’s eye health history thoroughly.
- Verify your visual acuity.
- Check your intraocular pressure.
- Examine your students’ reactions to light.
- To properly examine the posterior structures of the eye, dilate your eyes.
What Should I Do If I Injure My Eye?
If you have an injury, you should seek immediate medical attention from an ophthalmologist. It helps to reduce the possibility of permanent damage.