Most people are diligent when it comes to seeing their primary doctor and attending annual check-ups, but what about more specific aspects of their health? Just like how seeing your dentist and audiologist are important, it's also essential to stay up-to-date on your eye care by visiting your eye doctor on a regular basis. It's normal to have questions about routine and specialized procedures. To help clear the air about certain questions you may have, here are some common questions you may have for your eye doctor, officially answered.

How Often Should I Have an Eye Exam?

Family history, age, and current health factors can all help you determine how frequently your ophthalmologist visits should be. Certain conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes can impact your eyesight, so in those instances, visits to the eye doctor may be more frequent than others. It's never a bad idea to make an appointment for a first visit and go from there!

Is LASIK Eye Surgery an Option for Me?

LASIK is a great option for anyone who wishes to improve their eyesight! Those who are nearsighted have a great success rate after this procedure, while those who struggle with further complications such as astigmatism may have different results. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, LASIK takes less than a half hour at a laser eye center. Our doctors can perform the surgery in under 15 minutes and get you back to normal daily life in no time! LASIK is a low-risk, high-reward procedure, but as always, individual circumstances may alter the results.

What Can Cause Vision Issues and Blindness?

While the majority of people who experience blindness are over the age of 50, according to the World Health Organization, millions of people have some type of vision impairment. Uncorrected refraction issues as well as diseases such as cataracts are the most common issues leading to blindness. In many people, if a visit to the eye doctor had occurred sooner, they could have lessened these worsening symptoms.

It's always a good idea to have questions for your ophthalmologist when coming in to see us, but having a little background ahead of time can't hurt. If you are looking for a laser eye center or hearing aid clinic, give Chang Eye Group a call today!