\u201cMy eyesight is fine, I don\u2019t need to see an ophthalmologist.\u201d This is one of the phrases we hear most often in the clinic, and also one of the ideas that most needs to be clarified. Seeing well and having healthy eyes are not exactly the same thing: many of the most serious eye conditions do not produce symptoms in their early stages. By the time symptoms appear, some vision may already have been lost irreversibly.<\/p>\n
What an eye examination detects<\/strong><\/p>\n A comprehensive eye examination goes far beyond \u201cseeing how many letters you can read\u201d. It allows us to assess the overall health of the eye and detect problems at an early stage which, if treated in time, have a very good prognosis.<\/p>\n Some of the conditions that can be detected early<\/strong><\/p>\n How often should you have an eye test?<\/strong><\/p>\n There is no one-size-fits-all rule: the frequency depends on your age, family history and the presence of risk factors such as diabetes or high blood pressure. As a general guideline, adults with no known problems should have regular eye tests, and more frequently from a certain age onwards or if there is a family history of glaucoma, AMD or other conditions. In children, check-ups are particularly important because many vision problems affect learning, and children are often unable to express that they \u2018can\u2019t see properly\u2019. The best approach is for the ophthalmologist themselves, following the initial assessment, to advise you on how often you should return.<\/p>\n A check-up today could save you a problem tomorrow<\/strong><\/p>\n Preventive ophthalmology works: most cases of severe vision loss associated with chronic diseases could be prevented or significantly reduced with early diagnosis. Having a check-up isn\u2019t \u2018spending just in case\u2019; it\u2019s the most effective way to look after something as precious as your eyesight.<\/p>\n At the INOF Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n At the INOF Institute, we carry out comprehensive eye examinations for all ages, with a preventive and personalised approach. If it\u2019s been a while since your last check-up \u2014 or if you\u2019ve never had one \u2014 now is a good time.<\/p>\n Book your check-up at www.inof.es. Your eyes will thank you for it.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cMy eyesight is fine, I don\u2019t need to see an ophthalmologist.\u201d This is one of the phrases we hear most often in the clinic, and also one of the ideas that most needs to be clarified. Seeing well and having healthy eyes are not exactly the same thing: many of the most serious eye conditions…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":5640,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[147],"tags":[],"post_series":[],"class_list":["post-5644","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ocular-pathology-en","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"\n\n