These Signs Mean You Probably Need To Visit An Eye Doctor
EYE HEALTH – If you’re experiencing persistent eye problems, it’s best to make an appointment to your local eye doctor sooner than later.
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When it comes to your health, you don’t want to take risks. This is especially true when it comes to your eye health.
That is why in this article we’re going to show you the major signs that tell you that you need to visit an eye doctor.
Difficulty seeing at night – It’s pretty obvious that when it’s dark you’ll be having a harder time seeing things. So if you’re eyes are already struggling it would become much more noticeable.
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The solution to this problem could be as easy as picking up a new pair of glasses, However, it could be a sign of something more serious like a cataract starting to form.
Having Red or Pink eyes – According to an article by The Healthy, having red or pink eye can be complicated and dangerous. That is because these are associated with a variety of conditions.
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These conditions include conjunctivitis, allergies, or even unknown types of glaucoma.
Light Sensitivity – Often times, this involves some sort of inflammation in the eye. According to Dr. Andreoli, the problem could be traced to your cornea.
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Whatever the condition may be, it needs to be addressed quickly. This is because some conditions that cause sensitivity to light may be lead to scarring.
However, light sensitivity could also be caused by conditions unrelated to your eyes. These include viral infections, allergies or headaches.
Blurry Vision/ Inability to focus – There are several implications why you would have these sudden vision changes. That’s why it’s important to get your eyes tested to be sure what the problem is.
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Eye Pain – If your eyes hurt, don’t wait and see if they eventually get better. Eye pain is never normal. Conditions like acute angle-closure glaucoma causes severe pain.
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The worst part about that condition is that in a matter of days, it can cause blindness. This is one of the more uncommon types of glaucoma.
The symptoms include blurry vision, headache, nausea, and vomiting. More common causes of eye pain be caused by infections due to:
- foreign objects
- scratched cornea
- dry eyes
- allergies
- headaches
- inflammation
So if your eye are just slightly causing discomfort, it’s worth setting up an appointment to your local ophthalmologist and get an expert opinion.
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