Beyond helping us to experience all the beauty and wonders around us, our eyes also provide a glimpse into our overall health and wellbeing. Here’s what an optometrist has the expertise and equipment to detect simply by taking a closer look at the blood vessels, structure and function of your eyes during a routine, comprehensive eye exam:
Having that ability to take a deeper look at your systemic health is what makes your optometrist such a critical member of your overall healthcare team, particularly as you age. In fact, your eyes may be the first place where certain diseases are showing signs or symptoms during their earliest stages. So not only can optometrists help you to understand and then correct vision changes that are common with age, they can also detect serious diseases that can affect the entire body – and possibly even save your life in the process.
Schedule your next eye exam with us at Regal Eye Care. Evening and weekend appointments available. Call 519-307-7771.