Have you made time for a visit to the optometrist in the past year? Regular appointments not only help you maintain good vision but also identify conditions and diseases that can affect your eyesight. The optometrists at Skowron Eye Care in Elmhurst, IL, offer eye examinations for the entire family.
 

How an eye examination can help you.

Scheduling a visit with your Elmhurst eye doctor offers these important benefits:

• You'll See Better: Have you developed a permanent squint because your vision isn't as clear as it used to be? There's no reason to live with blurry vision when your optometrist can prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses that correct your vision. Vision changes aren't always obvious, but even small changes can affect your ability to see clearly. When you see your optometrist every year, they can catch subtle changes that make seeing more difficult.

• Life May Get Easier: It's easy to miss a key word when you read instructions or an email from your boss if your vision isn't as sharp as it could be. Once you start wearing your glasses or contacts, you'll realize just how much your poor vision affected your life. It's much easier to concentrate on work or homework when your vision is clear.

• You'll Feel Better: Living with poor vision doesn't just affect your ability to see. Whether you need glasses or contacts for the first time or need a change to your prescription, you may notice that your eyes hurt or burn when you read or concentrate intensely. When you can't see well, it's not unusual to experience eyestrain, headaches and fatigue. After you receive your new glasses or contact lenses, you may be surprised at how much better you feel.

• You'll Receive Prompt Diagnosis of Eye Diseases: Some eye diseases only cause symptoms when your vision has already been damaged. During your examination, your eye doctor will look for signs of eye diseases, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and also search for changes in the eyes caused by certain health conditions, including high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis and autoimmune disorders. If any changes are detected, they will recommend treatments that will help you maintain your vision.

Protect your vision with regular eye examinations. Call the optometrists at Skowron Eye Care in Elmhurst, IL Dr. Mark Skowron, Dr. Kerry John, Dr. Lavender Streiff, and Dr. Mirjana McCarthy, at (630) 834-6244 to schedule an appointment.