Many aspects of life are often taken for granted. Our vision is a crucial part of our lives, and negligence can cause severe damage or complete blindness. For many of us, visiting an optometrist is a part of our healthcare routine. However, what some might not be aware of is the powerful tool of quick eye health exams. These exams, if done regularly, can be instrumental in preventing vision loss. 

World Sight Day, which we celebrate on October 10th, is a significant event that underscores the importance of eye health. This annual awareness day, organized by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), serves as a powerful reminder of the need for regular eye care. It is a day when we can all come together to promote the importance of eye health. 

At Salisbury Optometrist, we can provide you with the best eye health exam to detect your problems and prescribe medical help. In this blog, we’ll discuss the necessity of regular eye care and how you can prevent blindness with quick care. 

World Sight Day: Protect Your Vision, Make Your Life Better 

World Sight Day raises awareness regarding the importance of eye care across diverse socio-economic segments. Over 66,000 people, consisting of 70% of the population over the age of 65, have been suffering from blindness in Australia. Lack of awareness serves as a primary reason behind a considerable number of blindness shrouding Australians. 

The celebration of World Sight Day on 10th October will raise awareness among individuals suffering from different eye problems. From minor near or far-sightedness problems to glaucoma, each eye problem needs an immediate solution. 

Here’s how our eye care doctors can help you fight blindness. 

Top Eye Health Exams to Prevent Blindness 

Examining your Cataracts 

If you are over 40 and facing profound vision blindness, we will help you with cataract examination tests. Cataracts often remain undetected until their final maturity stage, which can damage your cornea significantly. A quick cataract examination test will diagnose the initial and maturity stages and prescribe necessary recovery plans. 

Test for Glaucoma

Glaucoma tests form a significant part of our eye health exams. If glaucoma remains untreated, it can damage your optic nerve and cause blindness. A test for glaucoma can prevent vision loss across every age.

We perform eye-drop tests or gently press the cornea using an applanation tonometer to check intraocular pressure. In both tests, we provide extensive protection for your eyes and modify procedures as needed. 

Test of Refraction 

We perform tests of refractions to detect object distinction problems you might face. Remote-to-flip lenses with varying optical powers or focal lengths are placed in front of each eye. Based on individual analysis, our doctors will prescribe you the best pair of lenses.  

We will continue performing this test until you find your best pair of glasses. 

Cover Exam 

Cover exams are the best solution for situations like Amblyopia (Lazy Eye), poor depth perception, and binocular vision issues. You need to go for both short and remote distant tests to determine your ability to read and identify objects at different distances. 

Common conditions like myopia and hypermetropia affect individuals from an early age. In some instances, they remain undetected and neglected and result in severe damage in the future. Our eye care doctor can help you choose lenses and frames and receive related treatment to restore blurry vision.

Slit-lamp Examination 

Our slit-lamp examinations can help you prevent and recover from existing or possible diseases. We will examine both the external and interior structures of your eye and look for signs of any complexities and infections. This will help you prevent common problems like pink eye, glaucoma, cataracts, and incorrect vision. 

Perimetry Exam

Sometimes, eye drops and an applanation tonometer might fail to detect glaucoma. Perimetry exams have a higher chance of accurate detection. With this test, we will check for blind spots in your peripheral vision. 

These blind patches will detect early stages of glaucoma or identify brain damage caused by stroke or tumor. 

How Does a Healthy Diet Help? 

The easiest yet the most effective way to prevent blindness is to have a Healthy Diet. Our optometrists and ophthalmologists will provide you with an eye health exam and guide you on a healthy or balanced diet. 

Here’s how the typical food ingredients available across Australia can contribute to a balanced diet: 

• Leafy and green vegetables like spinach, broccoli, lettuce, cabbage and kale. 
• Tuna, salmon, sardine, and other oily fish for Omega 3 fatty acids, which are suitable for retinal health. 
• Vitamin C is present in citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and green apples. 
• Other animal protein sources, such as eggs and plant protein from cereals. 

A balanced diet reduces the chances of chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity and prevents the occurrence of glaucoma. 

Wrapping Up 

As a service provider dedicated to your well-being, we will help you fight blindness on World Sight Day. At Salisbury Optometrist, we can help you restore your vision and attain long-term stability in eye health. We ensure that each of our patients gets personalized and inclusive support during eye checkups. Let your vision grow more robust and more apparent, as we proceed towards a better day.