A person should not wait for symptoms of an ocular pathology to visit the ophthalmologist, but rather the opposite. In fact, prevention is essential to detect eye problems early, such as lazy eye in children.
However, in some cases and when some symptoms occur, it is advisable to visit a specialist so that he or she can establish the reason for the discomfort.
At Ophthalteam we explain the reasons for visiting the ophthalmologist as a form of prevention or as a solution to an already manifest problem.
Check-ups and prevention
By means of periodic check-ups it is possible to control the evolution of refractive problems, such as myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. This control over time as well as its follow-up will determine whether or not a person should change glasses and contact lenses, and will explain what refractive surgery consists of, which will make you forget about glasses or contact lenses.
It should be noted that regular checkups are essential for early diagnosis of cataracts, glaucoma or lazy eye in children, because if it is not detected in time it can accompany the person until maturity, including even risk of vision.
Situations, circumstances and symptoms
- Spots and/or spots are seen: changes in the visual field are experienced, making vision blurred. This phenomenon is known as floaters or myodepsias, and although it is a harmless problem, it is advisable to visit a specialist to rule out a possible retinal detachment.
- You see halos of light: these are flashes in the eyes, which may mean that the patient suffers from ocular migraines, so it may be time to change glasses.
- The patient has red eyes: these may be due to an allergy or tiredness, although they may indicate that the patient suffers from glaucoma or conjunctivitis, as veins appear in the eyes.
- Vision changes: Sudden vision loss is considered a medical emergency. If this loss goes hand in hand with the passage of time, it may be due to eyestrain.
- Irritation and dryness: this may be dry eye syndrome caused by a lack of tear stability.
- Itching and secretions: there may be an irritation caused by an allergy, pollution, contact with chlorine…
- Eye pain: may mean that a foreign body may have entered the eye, which may increase the risk of infection. Intraocular pressure increases.
- Light discomfort: may be associated with cataracts or photophobia. The ophthalmologist should establish the cause of this sensitivity to light.
For more information, consult an Ophthalteam specialist or an Ophthalmology specialist.