The Importance of Eye Exams

People generally remember the importance of receiving a physical exam at least once a year. However, annual eye exams often get missed, and patients will let their eyesight go unchecked until conditions turn into serious issues. After 40, it is essential to stay on top of your eye care since vision rapidly deteriorates past that age. At I Care for Eyewear in Canandaigua, our team helps patients preserve their vision with annual eye exams. Our state-of-the-art equipment can diagnose and treat whatever eye condition you are experiencing.

Keeping Your Vision in Check with an Optometrist

Our vision test uses both a standard wall chart and other tools to determine if prescription lenses are needed and how strong they need to be. Eye functioning tests aim to reveal how accurately your eyes recognize things like depth, color, and whether they respond to light properly. It also takes a look at things like peripheral (side) vision, eye muscle strength, and whether your eyes are moving together correctly. Eye pressure is also tested and can help diagnose eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration early on.

An eye exam's diagnostic power does not end with eye and vision health problems. It can also lend clues to potential problems with a person's general health, leading to a further investigation with their primary care provider. Our eye doctor regularly diagnoses diabetes and can also identify autoimmune diseases, blood pressure issues, and even cancer.

Early Detection of Dangerous Eye Diseases

Many diseases can compromise vision loss and often do not show any early symptoms. This includes macular degeneration and cataracts. The longer a condition is left untreated, the harder it is to alleviate symptoms. Our experienced staff can identify potential problems that can rob you of your vision and healthy eyes.

Contact Us for a Vision Exam in Canandaigua

At I Care for Eyewear, our team is committed to providing state-of-the-art optometry services and helping patients understand how eyes contribute to their overall health. We believe being proactive with eye exams can make eye health easier to manage in the long run. We also offer pediatric eye care to help patients achieve optimal eye health at any stage of their life. We offer family eye care, routine eye exams, options in eyewear, and any other eye services you may need. Give us a call or visit us at our Canandaigua location to find out how we can help.