Whether you've scheduled a routine eye exam
or have a special appointment with an eye doctor because of new symptoms,
you'll get more out of your visit if you come prepared.
A good dialogue with your doctor is key to
understanding your own risk factors for eye disease as well as to determining
the best course of action to take.
Make a
list of your questions or concerns before your appointment with the eye doctor:
·
What is the cause
of my vision loss?
·
What is my visual acuity (central vision)?
·
Do I have a peripheral (side vision) field
loss?
·
Is my condition stable, or can I lose more
sight?
·
Do I qualify as legally blind?
If so, what does legally blind actually mean?
·
What new symptoms should I watch out for?
·
Are there treatments for my eye condition?
·
When should the treatment start and how long
will it last?
·
What are the benefits of this treatment and
how successful is it?
·
What are the risks and possible side effects
associated with this treatment? Etc.
·
Are there food/drugs/activities
I should avoid while undergoing this treatment?
There are many factors in which you can ask
questions to your doctor like
·
Risk or disease factor
·
Symptoms factor
·
On
Treatment etc.
Ask all your questions, before you walk away, make sure you
understand all the answers, and ask more questions if you don't. Understanding
the information your doctor shares helps establish an effective working
partnership with your eye doctor. Working together, you can take key steps
toward maintaining good vision and reducing your risk for serious eye problems
down the road.
20/20 Eyeglass Superstore
of Melbourne, FL is always glad to share helpful information about eye health.
We’d love to help you in any way we can, so come on by and see us at one of our
20/20 Eyeglass Superstore locations
in central Florida.
Sources:
http://www.visionaware.org/section.aspx?FolderID=6&SectionID=116&DocumentID=6037
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