{"id":85837,"date":"2023-09-11T09:20:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T07:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/?p=85837"},"modified":"2023-09-11T09:20:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T07:20:16","slug":"eye-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/index.php\/2023\/09\/11\/eye-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"EYE AWARENESS MONTH"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Monitering your eye health can ensure your eyes are properly taken care of. If your optometrist notices signs of an eye problem, they can implement a treatment plan to preserve and protect your vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Eye-Awareness.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Eye-Awareness.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Eye-Awareness.png 509w, https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Eye-Awareness-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Eye-Awareness-250x167.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. RED EYES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Redness in the eye can be caused by many different conditions and injuries that can lead to irritation, swelling, and vision loss. Typically, the eyes\u2019&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kenhub.com\/en\/library\/anatomy\/blood-vessels-and-nerves-of-the-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">small blood vessels<\/a>&nbsp;will become inflamed, making the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/human-body-maps\/sclera#:~:text=The%20sclera%20is%20the%20part,continuous%20with%20the%20clear%20cornea.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">whites of the eyes<\/a>&nbsp;seem pink or red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Red eyes can be an indication that your eyes are irritated. It can also be a sign of a bigger problem or infection. If your eyes are red for an extended period, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eyerx.com\/book-appointment\/\">visit your optometrist for an examination<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/red-eye-3\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Common eye problems associated with red eyes<\/a>&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-blepharitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blepharitis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/pink-eye-conjunctivitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/allergies\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eye Allergies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-uveitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Uveitis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. NIGHT BLINDNESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re having trouble seeing when it gets dark outside, you may have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/anatomy\/night-vision\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">night vision problem<\/a>. Typically, your eyes can easily adjust between well-lit and dark places, but some eye problems can make it difficult to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/night-vision-problem\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Troubles with night vision can be an indicator of<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-are-cataracts\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cataracts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/nystagmus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nystagmus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-retinitis-pigmentosa\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Retinitis Pigmentosa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. HEADACHE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/z6CoBEd2IhbvbZ6rMLX3hZbvVvWpRcIoCIGHumHkxvSJXpXLEqv-QNOkDBFICUBqfjk24ZS_EfcybtgJ_j0YqOSMDUo4y__1Db3ZlDQtMUdGvBUZUinw8ZllQo6BZK8zwcgutUTf\" alt=\"Woman holding the bridge of her nose and medication in one hand due to a headache\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/what-is-a-headache\/#:~:text=Narrowly%20defined%2C%20headache%20is%20pain,%2C%20ears%2C%20nose%20and%20mouth.\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">headache<\/a>&nbsp;is referred to as pain in the head, neck, and face. Typically, a headache is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/73936\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">indicative of emotional or physical distress<\/a>, such as stress or high blood pressure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headaches can affect different parts of the head,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/headache\/article.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">depending on the cause<\/a>. A headache can feel like a dull ache, sharp pain, or throbbing in the temples. If over-the-counter medication doesn\u2019t help your headache or the pain is persisting for a long time, you should consult your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A headache can also be associated with various eye problems, some of which are considered&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eyerx.com\/service\/emergency-eye-care\/\">eye emergencies<\/a>. Some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/headache\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eye conditions that a headache may indicate<\/a>&nbsp;are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-chronic-angle-closure-glaucoma\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Angle-Closure Glaucoma<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/preferred-practice-pattern\/refractive-errors\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Refractive Error<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-migraine\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Migraine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/photokeratitis-snow-blindness\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Photokeratitis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. LIGHT SENSITIVITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Light sensitivity is a condition that causes bright light to be uncomfortable, commonly referred to as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eyenet\/article\/photophobia-looking-causes-solutions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">photophobia<\/a>. Mild photophobia makes you squint in a brightly lit room or while outside. More severe cases may cause significant pain when your eyes are exposed to any sort of light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Light sensitivity is also a common symptom of several different eye conditions. Some&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/light-sensitivity\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">conditions associated with light sensitivity<\/a>&nbsp;include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-are-cataracts\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cataracts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/eye-health-diseases-corneal-abrasion\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corneal Abrasion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/allergies\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Allergies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-keratoconus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keratoconus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/migraine\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Migraine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-strabismus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Strabismus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-02-1080x675-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-02-1080x675-1-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-02-1080x675-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-02-1080x675-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-02-1080x675-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-02-1080x675-1-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-02-1080x675-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>5. FLOATERS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-are-floaters-flashes\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Floaters<\/a>&nbsp;are specks, dots, lines, or webs that appear in your field of vision. Although they seem to be in front of your eye, they are floating inside the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/anatomy\/vitreous-list\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">vitreous<\/a>. What you see are the shadows cast on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/anatomy\/retina-list\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">retina<\/a>&nbsp;by small clumps of cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, floaters are harmless in small amounts, and they will usually fade and go away over time. You will normally notice them when you\u2019re looking at something plain, like a blank wall or the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/floaters-in-vision\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">severe floaters can be indicative of a larger problem<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-diabetic-retinopathy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Diabetic Retinopathy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/eye-lymphoma\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eye Lymphoma<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/detached-torn-retina\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Torn or Detached Retina<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-posterior-vitreous-detachment\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Posterior Vitreous Detachment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-uveitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Uveitis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>6. FLASHES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/flashes-of-light\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Flashes<\/a>&nbsp;can appear as flashing lights or lightning streaks in your field of vision. Some patients report seeing flashes similar to \u201cseeing stars\u201d after being hit on the head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, flashes are a result of the vitreous rubbing or pulling on the retina and can happen as a result of ageing. However, flashes are common with certain eye conditions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/detached-torn-retina\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detached or Torn Retina<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/migraine\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Migraine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start to see flashes you haven\u2019t seen before or have recently gotten eye surgery, it\u2019s best to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eyerx.com\/book-appointment\/\">consult your optometrist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MOAimage21-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MOAimage21-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-85839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MOAimage21-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MOAimage21-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avoir.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MOAimage21-2-250x188.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>7. DRY EYES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-dry-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dry eye<\/a>&nbsp;can cause your eyes to feel gritty, scratchy, and irritated. Dry eye is a chronic condition that is normally caused by your eyes not producing enough good quality tears for the eyes to stay lubricated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, dryness in the eyes can also be indicative of a bigger condition.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/dryness\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dry eye is a common symptom<\/a>&nbsp;of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-dry-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chronic Dry Eye<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-blepharitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blepharitis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/bells-palsy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bell\u2019s Palsy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>8. EXCESSIVE TEARING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your eyes are producing too many tears and are continually watering, you may be experiencing a variety of issues. Irritated eyes produce tears in an attempt to lubricate and soothe the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/tearing\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tearing may be associated<\/a>&nbsp;with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-bacterial-keratitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bacterial Keratitis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-blocked-tear-duct\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blocked Tear Duct<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/pink-eye-conjunctivitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-dry-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dry Eye<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/allergies\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Allergies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>9. BLURRED OR DISTORTED VISION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blurred or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/distorted-vision\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">distorted vision<\/a>&nbsp;is a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/symptoms\/blurriness-2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">common symptom of a variety of eye conditions<\/a>. If you notice sudden, significant changes to your vision, you should&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eyerx.com\/book-appointment\/\">visit your optometrist<\/a>&nbsp;as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common eye conditions that may cause blurred or distorted vision include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/amd-macular-degeneration\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Age-Related Macular Degeneration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-astigmatism\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Astigmatism<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-are-cataracts\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cataracts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/pink-eye-conjunctivitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/detached-torn-retina\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detached or Torn Retina<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-keratoconus\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keratoconus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-macular-edema\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Macular Edema<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/preferred-practice-pattern\/refractive-errors\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Refractive Error<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>10. SWELLING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Swelling on or around the eye can be a result of trauma to the head, neck, or face. The tissues in the eye or eyelids can become irritated and inflamed, causing the typical swollen, discoloured appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swelling can indicate a serious eye problem. Common issues include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/black-eye\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Black Eye<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-blepharitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blepharitis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-blocked-tear-duct\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blocked Tear Duct<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-cellulitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cellulitis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/pink-eye-conjunctivitis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/corneal-ulcer\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Corneal Ulcer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/what-is-scleritis\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scleritis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/graves-disease-symptoms\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Graves\u2019 Disease<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing changes in your ocular health or vision, it\u2019s important to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/eyerx.com\/book-appointment\/\">consult your optometrist<\/a>&nbsp;as soon as possible. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monitering your eye health can ensure your eyes are properly taken care of. If your optometrist notices signs of an eye problem, they can implement a treatment plan to preserve and protect your vision. 1. 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