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The Health Exam Many Don’t Know They Need
AAO says only about one-third of adults know many vision-threatening eye diseases start without symptoms, and it points uninsured adults to free exams.
- On Wednesday, The American Academy of Ophthalmology noted that waiting for vision changes before seeking an Eye Exam is a common mistake, as many eye diseases lack noticeable early symptoms.
- Research shows eye health and heart health are closely linked, with Ophthalmology experts spotting early signs of heart disease or Diabetes by examining retinal blood supply.
- Peggy Wellman, who sought an exam only for a new prescription, discovered she had lost most peripheral vision to advanced glaucoma; experts suggest earlier detection might have preserved her sight.
- EyeCare America provides no-out-of-pocket-cost medical Eye Exam options for adults 18 and older who are uninsured or underinsured, with Boston-based ophthalmologist Laura Fine emphasizing preventive care as essential.
- The American Academy recommends healthy adults schedule a medical Eye Exam at least once in their 20s, twice in their 30s, and as recommended by an ophthalmologist thereafter; May is Healthy Vision Month, though exams are vital year-round.
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The Health Exam Many Don’t Know They Need
(NAPSI)—If you are like most Americans, you wait until you notice changes in your vision before making an appointment for an eye exam. According to a poll conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only about one-third of adults know…
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(NAPSI)—If you are like most Americans, you wait until you notice changes in your vision before making an appointment for an eye exam. According to a poll conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only about one-third of adults know that many vision-threatening eye diseases begin without any noticeable symptoms. “In the early phases of eye disease, your brain tries to fill in gaps in vision. That means many people with eye disease are…
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