A Window to Your Health: Why Eye Examinations are So Important

Eye examinations are often overlooked when it comes to self-care. Did you know that our specialist optometrists can detect many complex health conditions during your eye examination, not just eye-related problems. You can save both your vision and your life by booking an eye examination.

Why is it so Important to Have Regular Eye Examinations?

Routine eye examinations can reveal serious health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, or cancer that may not have been apparent before. Many of these conditions aren't commonly associated with eye health, but that's not true.

As well as these health conditions, there are several well-known eye conditions that, if detected early, can prevent or delay vision loss.  

· Cataracts – the clouding of the lens, a leading cause of vision loss in the UK.

· Diabetic Retinopathy – Damages the blood vessels in the retina

· Glaucoma – A disease that mainly affects peripheral vision due to a build-up of pressure in the eye

· Age-related Macular Degeneration – Affects your central vision by damaging the macula

How Often Should You Have an Eye Examination at Niall O'Kane Optometrists?

In order to determine the frequency of your eye examination, many factors need to be taken into account. These factors include your age, general health, spectacle prescription and eye disease risk. 

The frequency of your eye examinations will be recommended by your clinician. As a general rule, adults should have an eye exam every two years and children should have an eye examination at least every 12 months. However, it is important to note that some people need examinations or follow-up visits more often.

How Is an Eye Examination at Niall O'Kane Optometrists Different?

Being a specialist independent optician in Kent, we know that each and every patient is different, which is why we don’t offer a one-size fits all eye examination. With our wide range of examinations, we can provide the exact level of care you need and tailor your exam to meet your specific needs.

Our clinicians are experts in their fields. In addition to their first-class degrees, they also possess extensive experience both in hospitals and private practice, as well as many additional qualifications, which allows them to offer the very best eye care in Rochester.

Why Book an Eye Examination at Niall O'Kane Optometrists?

Keeping your eye health at the top of our priority is why Niall O'Kane Optometrists offers a comprehensive range of eye care services. Not only are our examinations more comprehensive than most, but they are also longer in order to allow time to discuss and investigate any problems.  

Make sure your vision and eye health are in good hands by scheduling an eye examination today.