More About Visual Answers Optometrists Loughborough

LEICESTER, U.K. - Oct. 28, 2014 - PRLog -- Visual Answers Optometrists detect, diagnose, treat and help prevent diseases and disorders affecting the visual system, the eye and related structures. They also assist in identifying general health conditions that are often first detected through an eye exam. They also arrange referrals to GP’s and eye specialists and also help manage post-eye-surgery health. From infants through to grandparents Visual Answers not only ensure quality of vision and eye health, but quality of life.

As clinical optometrists, they evaluate many factors that can affect your vision and eye health. They will review your case history, conduct an external and internal exam of your eyes, and measure vision qualities, such as eye movements and coordination, sharpness of vision and peripheral vision. They also evaluate your ability to adjust focus, and to see colour and depth normally (as clinically neccesary). If they detect problems, they may recommend glasses, contact lenses, exercises, medication or referral for for evalution or surgery.

Our eyes change as we age. In particular, people over the age of 40 may be at an increased risk for age-related eye conditions, some of which may have no visible symptoms until the condition is advanced and difficult, or even impossible, to treat.

Common eye problems among adults include:

·          Presbyopia: a natural effect of aging in which the ability to focus on close objects decreases over time. Presbyopia can cause headaches, blurred vision, and the need for more light or sore eyes.

·          Cataracts: distorted or cloudy vision caused by the lens inside the eye losing its transparency over time. Cataracts can require changes to your glasses or surgical removal.

·          Diabetic Retinopathy: a weakening or swelling of the tiny blood vessels in the retina of your eye, and the growth of new blood vessels resulting in blood leakage and other changes. If left untreated, blindness can result.

·          Macular Degeneration: a disease that results in degenerative changes to your central vision, and is a leading cause of vision loss among older adults.

·          Glaucoma: a “silent thief” that often has no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Glaucoma is caused by elevated pressure within the eye, and can lead to serious vision loss if not detected and treated at an early stage.

Your eyes are also windows to your overall health, and an eye exam can also uncover underlying—sight and life-threatening health issues, such as Retinal tears/detachments or Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, certain vascular diseases and brain or eye tumors.

Many serious eye conditions don’t have obvious symptoms. Some eye diseases only show symptoms when the condition is advanced and difficult, or even impossible to treat. A comprehensive advanced diagnostic eye exam at Visual Answers provides full assurance and peace of mind. Visual Answers investment in state of the art, hospital-grade equipment (that includes Zeiss OCT, 3D Sub-Retinal Imaging and Optomap Ultra-Wide Retinal Exam) provides a level of eye exam that most High Street opticians, optical stores and supermarkets do not provide and whose business model is predominantly based around a 'free' or discounted 'eye test' and the subsequent sale of glasses, As an independent optometrist, Visual Answers is different. They believe that your eyesight and vision is priceless. Routine eye exams at Visual Answers Optometrists will not only ensure good vision and eye health, but peace of mind for yourself and your family.

You don’t need a referral from your doctor to book an eye exam. Call Visual Answers Optometrists on Loughborough (01509) 416800 and book your appointment today. www.VisualAnswers.co.uk