Tag: annual eye exams

When was the last time you had an eye exam? For the majority of us, it’s not often enough. Among those who have had an eye exam recently, less than half (44%) have them annually.* The health of our eyes so often takes a back seat to finding the perfect mascara or covering up dark … Continue reading Get Your Eyes Checked Regularly for Healthy Vision →

If you ask physicians about the most serious health problems faced by older patients, they will usually list significant medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes or cancer. But ask the patients, and they will complain more about sensory deprivation -- the loss of vision and hearing. This information makes a recent report by the Centers … Continue reading Skipping Eye Exam Shows a Lack of Vision →

Elderly people are being encouraged to have regular eye tests as a way of preventing falls. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in the over-75s Age UK and the College of Optometrists say too few request the free check-ups offered to those aged above 60. An Age UK poll of 1,700 suggests one in … Continue reading Elderly told to have regular eye tests to stop falls →

The need for a regular eye test does not only apply to people who require glasses, it is also an important family health check. It is important to educate families on the general health benefits of having their eyes tested on an annual basis. The main aim of proper patient education is to increase the number of … Continue reading Regular eye tests important for whole family →