Scheduling your annual eye exam is an important part of your self-care. Your healthy vision is vital to your long-term productivity and quality of life. At Primary Eyecare and Optical of Meridian, we can help you with early detection and intervention for many types of eye diseases and disorders. Keep reading to learn more about how we can help you in Meridian, MS, and the surrounding areas.

The Importance of Yearly Eye Exams

The best way to combat eye disease and vision problems is by scheduling an annual eye exam. Many people mistakenly think they should only visit the eye doctor if they are currently having problems with their vision. It is better to have your eyes checked yearly, whether you are having vision problems or not. The reason for this is because there are many eye problems that do not show up as vision issues at first. An annual eye exam can detect some of these problems before your vision is affected.

Early Signs of Common Eye Diseases

Macular Degeneration- macular degeneration is a condition in which the macula tissue of the eyes starts to degenerate. This is common in older individuals. Signs may include distortions in vision, need for brighter lights, and seeing sports.

Cataracts- cataracts is an eye disease in which a hard film begins to develop over the eye. Symptoms may include blurry vision, poor night vision, faded colors, and increased nearsightedness.

Glaucoma- Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve is damaged by increased pressure in the eye. Symptoms may include halos around lights and increasing vision difficulties. This issue can only be detected through eye pressure measurements during your eye exam.

Contact Us for Information on Our Optometry Services

If you would like to learn more about early intervention for eye disease, or any of our other optometry services, please call us at 601-485-2020 or 601-282-2300 Primary Eyecare and Optical of Meridian, serving Meridian, MS, and the surrounding areas.