Talking About Health And Medical Care

The thought of losing your vision can be traumatizing, yet most people tend to take their eyes for granted. Surprisingly, the common causes of blindness are curable eye diseases. This is why optometrists recommend that you get regular eye checkups to detect problems early and get treatment. 

While it's essential to visit an eye doctor when you have a vision problem, some symptoms may be more serious than others. Continue reading this article to learn when you should seek vision treatment services.  

1. You have a foreign object in the eye that is difficult to flush out

If a foreign object like dirt, grit, or chemicals gets into your eye, it's vital that you seek vision treatment services. If you get a speck of sand or dirt in your eye, first flush your eyes with cool and clean water for about 15 minutes. This will almost always remove the debris or chemicals and prevent further damage. 

If you're unable to flush out the foreign object with cool water, don't attempt to use your fingers. Additionally, avoid rubbing your eyes because it can cause the foreign object to move and damage your vision further. Instead, visit your eye doctor immediately for treatment.

2. Blurry vision 

There are several health issues that could be blurring your vision, including macular degeneration, cataracts, keratoconus, and glaucoma. However, blurry vision can also be caused by health issues that aren't eye-related. Therefore, you may need to visit an eye specialist as soon as possible to investigate the cause. This is especially important if the problem has developed immediately, if it affects only one eye, or if it comes and goes. 

3. Sensitivity to light (photophobia)

Light sensitivity affects more than 100 million people. While this problem is often considered a medical disorder, it could be an indicator of underlying eye diseases, disorders, and infections. The only way to stop light sensitivity is to visit an eye doctor immediately to diagnose and treat the underlying problem.

4. Night vision problems

One of the best ways to learn if you have night vision problems is by driving at night. This is because it is more difficult to see objects in the dark or faraway objects. Therefore, if you have an eye problem, it will become more evident at night. 

Vision treatment for night vision problems will depend on the cause. After diagnosis, your eye doctor may recommend surgery, a new glasses prescription, a new medication, or a supplement.

As a general rule of thumb, you should go for an eye checkup at least once every year. However, if your vision changes over the year and you observe one or more of the above signs, you should immediately visit an eye doctor for vision treatment.