Even if you feel that you have perfect vision, you could have underlying eye conditions such as glaucoma, myopia, diabetic retinopathy, and other health issues that could be easily detected by your ophthalmologist at an annual eye examination
Working from home has become the new norm for everyone in these unprecedented times. There are some great changes that came out of this situation – no more jostling for seats on public transport during rush hour – you can simply work in the comforts of your own home.
Many will probably agree that sight is our most important sense out of the five senses. After all, 80% of all our impressions are perceived by sight and if we don’t possess this critical sense, we cannot look at things from a distance, which plays a big part in our everyday lives.
Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetic complication that affects the eyes. This condition causes damage to the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye’s blood vessels. It is a progressive disease. In the early stages, the patient may not notice any visual symptoms.
Presbyopia is the medical term for the gradual loss of your eye’s ability to focus on nearby objects, and this condition often becomes noticeable in the mid-40s and becomes even more pronounced until about the age of 65.
