When was the last time you had an eye exam?

From the moment we wake up in the morning we are using our eyes. But how often do we think about their health?

You probably remember getting regular eye exams as a kid. But if you didn’t ever need glasses, you most likely haven’t seen an optometrist in years. As we age, our eyesight deteriorates, but that’s not the only reason to get your eyes checked.

Many eye problems have no symptoms and rarely any pain, so you could be living with a potentially dangerous eye problem and have no idea. It’s recommended that adults have their eyes tested every two years, while children and seniors should be tested every year.

A full eye exam from your optometrist takes into account everything from your general health, family history and external state of your eye. Your optometrist will test your depth perception, colour recognition, peripheral vision and the overall vision quality to determine if you need a prescription. Optometrists will also test for eye diseases and complications such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

If you wear or would like to wear contact lenses you’ll need to visit your optometrist, too. Contact lenses are medical devices that require a special prescription different from a glasses prescription. You’ll also need regular checkups, correct measurements taken and a corneal evaluation done by your optometrist before your contacts are ordered.

Finding a quality optometrist like Invision Optical in Oakville is the first step to healthy eyes. They pride themselves on their exceptionaleyecare and eyewear. They strive to be your one stop shop for all your eye care needs in Oakville offering professional eye exams, designer frames, contact lenses, sunglasses and kid’s glasses.

Invision Optical is located in the Maple Grove Village Plaza in Oakville. You can see their great selection of quality eyewear from designers like Marc Jacobs and Tom Ford on their Facebook page. Remember to read some of the reviews left by their happy clients while you’re there.

You can make an appointment for an eye exam by emailing info@invisionoptical.ca or calling us at 905-842-9444. Visit Invision Optical’swebsite for more information.