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Re:Vision Recommend an Eye Exam Every Two Years

Tuesday 21 May 2019, 5:36PM

By Beckie Wright

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Re:Vision are focused on making excellence in eye care accessible to everyone who needs it, and the Re:Vision sight correction centre provides an unparalleled level of expertise and great eye care every day. An eye exam is  a vital check on the health of your eyes, and can pick up eye diseases, such as cataracts, glaucoma and age related macular degeneration, as well as general health problems, including diabetes and high blood pressure. This is why Re:Vision recommend a standard eye exam every two years.

Because our eyesight changes as we get older, almost all of us will need to wear glasses or contact lenses by the time we're 65, and if you have regular eye tests, wear the right lenses and look after your eyes, there's a better chance your sight will remain clear. An eye test is not just good for checking whether your glasses are up-to-date. It's also a vital check on the health of your eyes, and your optometrist will be able to advise you as to how often you need to be seen. As well as having regular eye tests and wearing the correct glasses, there are several things to keep your eyes as healthy as possible.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is important for your eyes. Eating plenty of vegetables and fruit will benefit your overall health and can help protect against some conditions, such as cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Similarly, regular exercise can help prevent eye conditions linked to obesity. Glaucoma usually results from long term raised eye pressure and can lead to permanent damage to the optic nerve. Simply walking two or three times a week can help lower the eye pressure. Cardio exercise also increases the flow of blood to the optic nerve and the retina. Vision problems and eye disease also stem from high blood pressure and high cholesterol and a regular check with your GP is also recommended.

At Re:Vision Sight Correction Centre they’re all about vision, and are in numerous cities/towns around the North Island, and they even offer free laser vision treatment assessments, so for more information on eye specialists Auckland,  laser eye surgery Auckland and lens replacement surgery please go to https://www.revision.nz/ .