The American Optometric Association suggests visits at least every two-three years.  Many of the diseases below do not have any symptoms.  Regular checkups can help assist in the treatment of a disease and reduce the chance of sight loss.
Tears are a necessary for proper eye health. Unfortunately, sometimes your tears are insufficient or are not chemically correct. Excessive dry can cause damage to eye tissue, scar the cornea or make it difficult to wear contact lenses.
 
Small, transparent particles may appear on the inside of your eyes and may appear in different shapes and sizes.  When you try to look at them, they may seem to move.  Most spots are not harmful, but your optometrist can verify that all that you are seeing only small flecks of protein that were formed at your birth.
 
Strabismus occurs when one or more eyes turns in, out or up, down.  It is caused poor muscle control.  It usually occurs before the second birthday but can happen as late as six.  Regular optometry visits at a young age can catch and treat the problem.
 

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the thin, transparent lines the inner part of the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye.  It can be caused by chemicals, allergies and infection.

If infected, it is highly contagious and should be treated.  Wash your hands regularly to avoid spreading the disease to others.  Do not share eye drops, cosmetics or facial towels with others.

 
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of severe vision loss in older adults. Among the U.S. population age 40 years and older, 1.75 million individuals (1.47 percent) are estimated to have AMD.
 
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