Blackburn Opticians – Independent Opticians in Blackburn

Most of us know that a sight test will identify whether you have had a change in prescription, and whether you will need glasses to help you to see. But, regular eye tests can also help us to give your eyes a proper health check and spot early warning signs for common eye conditions. These tests play a big role in helping to keep your eyes healthy, and it goes well beyond making sure that your vision isn’t blurry. Here at Bubble eyecare, we have outlined some of the reasons why eye exams are so important, and why you should be having an annual eye exam to look after your health and wellbeing.

Why are regular eye tests so important?

The NHS recommends that you get your eyes checked at least once every two years minimum, and by booking in for an appointment with our home optician in Blackburn we can monitor any minor or major symptoms of common eye conditions. It is essential that you attend these regular eye appointments, and your optician will recommend the frequency of the visits depending on your age, family history of eye conditions, and your current overall health. Despite what you might think, it is quite easy to neglect your eyes, simply because many of the conditions don’t necessarily hurt when there is a problem. Having an eye test will not only tell you if you need to change your prescription, our optician in Blackburn will be able to spot many general health issues and early signs of eye conditions before you’re even aware of them, and many can be treated easily if they are found early enough.

Eye tests can help to prevent a range of illnesses

Early treatment is critical to the success of treatment of many common eye diseases, and can even help to prevent permanent vision loss or blindness. Some of the illness we will test for at your eye appointment include:

• Glaucoma – a disease that damages the optic nerve
• Cataracts – a clouding of the eye lens that is the leading cause of sight loss
• Diabetic Retinopathy – this causes damage to the blood vessels in the back of the eye
• Age-related macular degeneration – a gradual breakdown of eye tissue that is light-sensitive

You may not realise it, but many people will often learn about other serious health conditions from a routine eye test, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and even cancer! During the eye test, our home optician in Blackburn will look at and evaluate the health and condition of the blood vessels in your retina, which are a good general indicator of the blood vessels throughout the rest of your body. Our eye examinations aren’t just about correcting your eyesight, regular eye appointments are an essential part to maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Are some people more likely to develop eye issues than others?

There are some people who are more at risk of developing eye conditions that others, and it is particular to have regular eye tests if you are:

• From a family with a history of eye disease
• Over 60- years old
• From certain, various ethnic groups – for example, those from African-Caribbean communities are at a greater risk of developing glaucoma, while those from South Asian communities have a greater risk of developing diabetes, and in turn diabetic retinopathy (where the retina becomes damaged from diabetes)
• Living with certain learning difficulties

Don’t worry though, your optician will let you know how frequently your eye appointments should be, and will be able to catch any symptoms early enough if you attend each one.

More than meets the eye

It is important that you take care of your eyesight, you only get one pair of eyes after all! We rely on sight so much in our daily lives, and we often take it for granted. Regular eye tests are vital to keep your eyes and vision healthy, as well as being a good indication of your overall health. We carefully look for subtle changes in the retina and offer an enhanced eye test for those who are at greater risk of developing eye conditions, such as a retinal scan.

Here at Bubble Eyecare, we offer more than just a routine eye test. We want to make sure that we make you and your eyesight (and health!) a priority. Our expert opticians are able to conduct a wide range of different examinations throughout your eye appointment, and our optometrist will tailor the eye exam to your individual needs and requirements. Not only do we offer a wide range of eye test services, we also offer quality optical products to help you following the appointment. If you are worried about your eyes, or you simply want some advice, then get in touch today to book an appointment – our friendly team is always happy to help!

Bubble Eyecare carry out thorough eye tests using the latest portable optical equipment. We will look for eye health conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and cataracts.