By Dr. Kashyap Kansupada at CEENTA
Did you know your eye can be a window into your overall health? During a comprehensive eye exam, your doctor will check your eyes for common eye diseases, but he or she may also be able to detect early signs of a non-eye related medical condition sometimes years before symptoms even begin to occur.
Because our eyes are located on the outside of our body and are see-through, doctors can peer in to see blood vessels, nerves, and tissues with specialized equipment. Diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and multiple sclerosis cause changes in the eye such as small blood clots, inflammation, and swelling. Dr. Kashyap Kansupada of Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates says “eye exams also can detect signs of stroke, brain tumors, and even cancer.”
Everyone should have a regular eye exam. Too often, people forget about their eyes if they see clearly and their vision has remained the same. It is recommended that adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease have a comprehensive eye exam at age 40. “The heralding signs of presbyopia, where our arms are not long enough to see near anymore, prompt many to seek attention around this age,” says Kashyap Kasupada, MD, FACS.
Below are guidelines for comprehensive eye exams for each age group:
• Ages 40-54, every 2-4 years
• Ages 55-64, every 1-3 years
• Ages 65 and over, every 1-2 years
If you have a family history of eye disease, or if you have diabetes or high blood pressure, talk with your ophthalmologist about how frequently your eyes should be examined.
Call 704-295-3000 today to schedule your comprehensive eye exam with one of our Board Certified eye experts at Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates.
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates
6035 Fairview Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
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