Eyes; The Window To Your Health

Vision screenings can be an important first step to eye health, but should not take the place of a comprehensive eye exam. What’s the difference?

  • Vision screenings are general eye tests, like, reading an eye chart from 20 feet away with one eye covered or the eye test you take getting your driver’s license renewed.
  • Eye exams usually go beyond determining your needs for eyeglasses or contacts. The eye doctor will also check your eyes for common diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health. Eye exams are important for seeing more clearly, detecting disease and preserving your vision for life.

“The eye is the jewel of the body.” Henry David Thoureau