This Healthy Vision Month, keep an eye on your Vision!
Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma and Age-Related Macular Degeneration are few of the familiar eye diseases that show no early symptoms or signs that can lead to vision loss and blindness.
You will be surprised to know –
- People above 50 years of age have increased risk of developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Hispanics/Latinos are prone to Diabetic Retinopathy caused due to uncontrolled diabetes
- Glaucoma has been found to be 3x times more common in African-Americans. It affects the peripheral vision in an individual
- Chances of having diabetes among American Indians and Alaska Natives are 35% more than an average adult in US. This increases the risk of diabetes related eye diseases among them.
Regular eye check-up and tests ensure that your eyes remain healthy. And, if you feel that you are at higher risk of an eye-disease, it is advised that you should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam done.
Early detection and treatment will help slowdown or avoid vision loss, bringing down the risk of blindness significantly.
This Healthy Vision Month, visit a nearest Devlyn Optical Store to you or Schedule an eye exam online with eye care specialists to get your eyes tested to keep your vision healthy.