Most of us would probably agree that eye health is just as important as heart health, but just about as many of us don’t have regular eye exams unless a vision-related issue arises. But the truth is, a comprehensive eye exam is a critical part of your overall health maintenance, just as important as your annual physical with your primary care physician.
Through a comprehensive eye exam, we can identify early warning signs and manifestations of hundreds of diseases including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, autoimmune diseases and even certain cancers. “A comprehensive eye exam goes far beyond just a vision screening,” said Dr. Farshid Ighani, board certified ophthalmologist and founder of Ighani Eye Care. “A vision screening is not enough. We need to be able to study the eye’s anatomy and blood vessels, which can indicate problems with other organs and systems.”
Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults from age 20 to 74. If left untreated, eye diseases such as retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma could develop. But an annual comprehensive eye exam can lead to early detection and treatment of many vision-related complications.
According to the CDC, as many as 48% of American adults have high blood pressure! High blood pressure can affect many vital parts of the body, including the arteries, heart, brain, kidneys and eyes. So early detection and treatment are important. Your annual eye exam could very well highlight this issue.
Commit to Comprehensive Care for Your Eyes
A commitment to regular comprehensive eye care is the best safeguard for maintaining good vision and eye health at any stage of life. The advanced technology we use at Ighani Eye Care for medical eye exams enables early detection of many eye conditions that can cause vision issues, including:
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Hypertensive Retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Keratoconus
- Flashes and Floaters
- Retinal Tears and Detachment
We are also able to address minor eye concerns, including unexplained blurry vision, eye scratches, eye infections, conjunctivitis (pink eye), dry eye, difficulty seeing up close and even pterygiums (a benign growth on the corner of the eye)in a medical eye exam.
For people who have no existing eye conditions or other vision concerns, the American Academy of Ophthalmologists recommends a baseline comprehensive eye exam at age 40. The frequency of these exams will depend on the health of your eyes, your age and several other factors. But, just like regular mammograms and colonoscopies start around age 45, comprehensive eye exams are vital for your preventative healthcare routine as you age. At Ighani Eye Care, we want to make sure you and your eyes are healthy for a lifetime!
Enjoy Healthy Vision for a Lifetime
At Ighani Eye Care, our experienced doctors, Dr. Ighani and Dr. Anding are highly skilled clinical ophthalmologists, with expertise in a range of eye services, from medical eye exams to the diagnosis, treatment and management of complex eye diseases, including diabetic eye disease. We are also proud to offer cataract surgery and LASIK.
I Care. You’ll See.
At Ighani Eye Care, it is our singular goal to help each of our valued patients enjoy life to the fullest with the vision they deserve. Whether you are a new patient or we have served you and your family for many years, you can always expect the highest level of care while being treated with respect, honor and warmth. We care! You’ll see! It’s the Ighani Eye Care way. Schedule your comprehensive eye exam today.
