Vision & Balance

January is glaucoma awareness month. Routine eye exams are the best way to catch this life altering disease in its early stages!

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the United States. This , follow these tips that may help prevent or manage symptoms:

Watch out for warning signs: With no early symptoms, glaucoma can be hard to detect. Be aware of changes in your vision, pain, or redness in the eye.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: Exercising, eating well, and staying hydrated can improve eye health. Talk to your doctor about what kind of exercise is safe for you.
Continue doing what you love, online and off: Using tools like magnifying devices and computer settings that increase text size can help you continue to stay engaged in your work and hobbies.

An AOA doctor of optometry can diagnose, treat, and help prevent glaucoma from worsening. Tap here to find one near you today: https://bit.ly/48AdF8c

DID YOU KNOW?

It is estimated that 1 in 10 children have a vision problem severe enough to affect their learning in school, but school vision screenings can miss up to half of these problems. A comprehensive vision exam with a developmental optometrist checks all aspects of eye health, vision, and visual skills, and can ensure you or your child is not struggling unnecessarily with an undiagnosed vision problem.

Learn More Here: https://www.covd.org/page/vision_therapy