theconnectionsnj.com HEALTH & WELLNESS PAGE 48 Getting an eye exam is an important part of staying healthy. But do you know when you and your family members should get eye exams? Do you know why eye exams are important and what they should cover? Why are Routine Eye Exams important? Routine Eye Exams are crucial to maintaining healthy vision. Some eye conditions and diseases do not show any symptoms or signs until severe damage has been done. Glaucoma is often referred to as “the silent thief of sight” because it doesn’t show any symptoms until irreversible damage has been done. The best way to stay ahead of vision-threatening diseases is to have Routine Eye Exams to ensure no conditions or diseases progress without your knowledge. What’s the difference between a Routine Eye Exam and a Medical Eye Exam? Insurance companies define a Routine Eye Exam as a visit to update eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions, check vision, or screen for eye diseases. Routine Eye Exams can also diagnose nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. In contrast, a Medical Eye Exam can diagnose cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, or conjunctivitis, among other conditions. Insurance companies may either cover Medical Eye Exams, Routine Eye Exams, both, or neither. Check with your insurance company about whether they cover Routine Eye Exams or Medical Eye Exams. When should I get a Routine Eye exam? When you should get a Routine Eye Exam depends on your age. Older individuals should have their eyes checked every one to two years, while younger individuals may only need their eyes checked every two to three years. However, children between the ages of 3-5 should have a Comprehensive Eye Exam to determine any vision or eye alignment issues. Your child’s eyes should also be checked before entering kindergarten to ensure that your child’s vision isn’t interfering with their learning. Helping Your Eyes Stay Healthy Year Round One important thing you and your family can do is to keep your eyes shielded every day from UV rays by wearing sunglasses that have 100% UV protection. When Was Your Last Routine Eye Exam? For more information on what our eye exams entail or to schedule an eye exam, contact our office today! The American Academy of Ophthalmology Acknowledges ‘September Healthy Aging Month’ and encourages seniors to make an appointment with their eye care physician. One in six Americans age 65 and older have a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many older adults neglect to see an ophthalmologist for care. Some Signs and Symptoms of Vision Loss Floaters or Flashes of Light • Eye Pain • Sudden Loss of Vision In One Eye • Blurry Vision • Eye Discomfort Some Ways To Maintain Healthy Vision Eat Healthy • Stay at a Healthy Weight • Year-Round Wear 100% UV Sunglasses • Do Not Smoke News From The Optical Shoppe at Bedminster Eye We Added a Virtual Eyeglass Try-On Feature To Our Website! Try it! Finding the perfect pair of glasses is easy with Virtual Try-On. With amazing realism, you can try on as many pairs of glasses as you like from the comfort of your couch or wherever you may be. Log on to bedminstereye.net, choose Optical, and scroll to Virtual Gallery. Eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on the body and is more at risk for sunlight damage. Whether sunny or cloudy, ultraviolet radiation is always around us. This invisible light impacts not only our skin but can reach deep into our eyes from the eyelids to the cornea to the lens to your retina. What is the Difference Between a Routine Eye Exam and a Medical Eye Exam? HOTLINE HEALTH The Optical Shoppe at Bedminster Eye 400 Main Street, Bedminster, NJ 07921 Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Visit Our Virtual Eyeglass Try-On Gallery! Log onto www.bedminstereye.net, choose Optical, and scroll to Virtual Gallery. Email: optical.bedminstereye@comcast.net (908) 719-2020 Maui Jim • Ray-Ban • Fysh • Tom Ford • Kliik • lightec • Flexon • Oakley Jimmy Choo • Silhouette • Kate Spade • Long Champ • Salvatore Ferragamo Nike • Calvin Klein • prodesign denmark • STATE Optical Co. Cannot be combined with insurance or any other offer. Some exclusions apply. Expires 11/15/2022 We accept VSP and most EyeMed Plans Prescription Eyewear Buy one pair get 20% off Buy two pair get 30% off We have the Latest Styles!
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