Comprehensive eye exams go far beyond checking visual acuity. They’re an integral component of preventative healthcare that can catch problems before they threaten your vision.
Our expert team of ophthalmologists at Marano Eye Care, a division of Ophthalmology New Jersey, offers our New Jersey communities a full suite of eye care services. We’re committed to preserving your eye health, from comprehensive exams to intricate surgical procedures.
Below, our team discusses the many benefits of comprehensive eye exams.
Many vision-threatening eye conditions develop slowly and without noticeable symptoms in their early stages. A comprehensive eye exam can detect glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other problems before they progress.
This offers the best opportunity for treatment that can stall disease progression and protect your visual acuity. For instance, macular degeneration (more prevalent than glaucoma or cataracts) can cause loss of central vision.
Early detection and intervention can reduce macular degeneration’s effects on your vision and quality of life, with treatments ranging from:
Comprehensive eye exams at Marano Eye Care include a detailed review of your personal and family medical history, helping us identify risk factors for often preventable eye disease.
Your eyes can reveal much more about your health than you might think. During a comprehensive exam, your Marano Eye Care specialist can detect changes that might signal diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or autoimmune disease.
For instance, diabetic retinopathy is often a sign of undiagnosed or poorly managed diabetes. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to hypertensive retinopathy caused by damage to the delicate blood vessels that supply nourishment and oxygen to the retina.
Both conditions can eventually cause vision loss. Catching these issues early can help manage underlying health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure before they escalate.
If you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension, comprehensive eye exams can help determine whether your current treatment strategy is effective.
Whether you spend hours staring at a computer screen, scrolling through your smartphone, or driving long distances, digital eye strain is becoming a common issue.
A comprehensive exam can help determine if your eyes are experiencing strain or fatigue. To reduce discomfort, your Marano Eye Care specialist can suggest solutions, such as blue light glasses or ways to adjust screen time.
Because vision isn’t static, 20/20 vision today doesn’t mean perfect vision forever. Age, lifestyle, and other factors can all contribute to changes that comprehensive eye exams identify.
For instance, if you’ve noticed that you must hold reading materials farther away than you used to, you may be developing presbyopia.
This common issue makes it difficult to focus on nearby objects and typically occurs after age 40. Treatment solutions for presbyopia include prescription “readers,” bifocals, trifocals, contacts, or refractive surgery.
An eye exam evaluates your ability to focus, assesses your eye alignment, and provides a deeper look at how well your eyes work together (binocular vision).
Based on exam findings, your ophthalmologist can offer recommendations to improve visual comfort, especially if you have specific vision demands related to work, sports, or hobbies.
Schedule a visit at Marano Eye Center today by calling one of our conveniently located offices in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey.
