The Importance of Routine Eye Examinations and Your Health

Many people overlook the importance of eye examinations and don't realise that our clinicians can detect a wide range of complex health conditions during your routine eye exam. But regular eye examinations can save both your vision and even your life.

Regular Eye Examinations Have Many Benefits, but What Are They?

A comprehensive eye examination can reveal significant health problems that have previously been undetected, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and even cancer. At Underwood Eyecare, our cutting-edge technology and highly experienced clinicians allow us to provide the most thorough and advanced eye examination in Ferndown.

Aside from the above conditions, an eye examination at Underwood Eyecare can also detect several eye conditions, usually before symptoms are even noticed. Detecting these conditions at the earliest opportunity is imperative to delay or even prevent any possible vision loss. These conditions include:

· Cataracts - the clouding of the lens, which causes vision loss

· Diabetic Retinopathy – Damages the blood vessels in the retina

· Glaucoma - A condition where pressure builds up in the eye and affects peripheral vision

· Macular Degeneration - Damages the macula, affecting your central vision.

How Often Should You Have an Eye Exam at Underwood Eyecare?

Your eyes should be examined on a regular basis, as a minimum, eye exams are generally recommended every two years for adults, and every twelve months for children. During your eye examination, your clinician will determine how often you need an eye examination based on a number of factors such as your eye disease risk, your age, your general health, and your spectacle prescription.

What Makes Underwood Eyecare the Best Opticians in Dorset?

As an independent optician in Dorset, we understand that every patient is different, so we don't offer one-size-fits-all eye examinations. We offer a variety of examinations and pride ourselves on tailoring your eye examination to your individual requirements.

With first-class degrees, years of hospital and private practice experience, as well as a variety of additional qualifications, our clinicians are experts in their fields. Their goal is to provide the best eye care in Ferndown.

Why Should You Book an Eye Exam at Underwood Eyecare? 

The eye care services we offer at Underwood Eyecare Opticians in Ferndown are designed with your eye health in mind. Our examinations are not only more comprehensive than most, but also last longer so we can discuss and investigate any issues or questions you may have. We encourage you to call Underwood Eyecare for an appointment if you are concerned about your eye health, or if you need to book your routine eye examination.