Take care of your smallest sensory organs
Regular check-ups throughout your 20s and 30s are recommended.
October is Eye Care Awareness Month.
This South African initiative is held annually during October and is aimed at creating national awareness around the importance of eye health.
Seventy five per cent of blindness is avoidable either through prevention or through treatment, which is why is important to get your eyes tested at least once a year.
Symptoms of eye conditions can include vision loss, altered eye movements, eye pain, headache, tearing of eyes and visual field loss. In the bustle of daily life, it is easy to forget the importance of one of your smallest sensory organs.
Take a minute to ensure that you take care of your vision by going for regular check-ups. A check-up before five years of age is highly recommended to check for childhood problems.
Regular check-ups throughout your 20s and 30s are recommended to ensure that treatable issues such as keratoconus and glaucoma are detected earlier.
Increase eye exams after 40 years of age.
Anyone with diabetes should have a dilated eye examination at least once a year. People over the age of 40 should consult with their doctor about frequent check-ups.
Many eye-problems can be treated if detected early, and it takes a simple 20 minute appointment to assess your eyes.
Dynamic Eyes in Key West will be offering a free screening during weekdays from 26 September to 6 October.
Call them today to schedule your eye screening and ensure your eye health on 011 273 0107.
