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When is it time for an Eye Exam?Slide3
Do You…
Squint
trying to read the text on your TV
?
Have headaches?
Have trouble seeing road signs ahead? Notice the text is blurry when you are reading? Have dry eyes after being in front of the computer screen? Slide4
If you answered yes to any of these
?’s
It’s
time to get your eyes checked!Slide5
Even if you answered no to these ?’s,
Don’t assume you shouldn’t get your eyes checked!Slide6
20% of U.S. adults mistakenly believe they do not need an eye exam unless they are having trouble seeing
. This
just isn’t true.*
Routine
eye care is critical to
healthy living, for numerous reasons!* Americans’ Attitudes & Perceptions About Vision Care survey, 2012Slide7
How Do Eye Exams Improve
My Driving?
Nearly
all of the sensory input
needed
to drive comes from visual cues.* Your driving can be affected by:distance vision – how quickly do you read signs and see hazards in front of you?peripheral vision – how big is your blind spot?near-vision focus –
how legible is your dashboard?night vision –
can you readjust quickly from the glare?
color
vision
–
can you see signs and lights clearly?
depth perception
–
how is your judgment when changing lanes and parking your car?
*National Safety Council, Shedding Light on Driving in the
Dark,
2007 Slide8
Many of these issues can go undetected without a regular full eye-exam
.
Seeing
well
helps you drive well!Slide9
How often do you need an eye exam?
The American Optometric Association
recommends:
18-60 years old with no
risk
factors: an eye exam every two years18-60 years old with family history of eye disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, taking certain medications or contact lens use: more frequent exams may be necessary -- always follow the recommendation of your eye doctor
61+ years old: an annual, comprehensive eye exam that includes testing for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other conditions commonly associated with agingSlide10
Take advantage of your vision benefits
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