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Eyes require careful care, and this may include wearing glasses. The most common problems of the eye are nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Many people have eye problems but delay seeing an optometrist or ophthalmologist, not even getting tested. If you notice that your eyesight seems to deteriorate, make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. In addition to impaired vision there are also some signs that you need to wear glasses.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Near and far vision assessment

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   Notice if near vision is blurred. Blurred vision when viewed up close is a sign of farsightedness (also known as hyperopia). If you find it difficult to focus on objects close to your eyes, you may have farsightedness. However, there is no standard gap in blurred close-ups that denote farsightedness.
   • The degree of farsightedness affects your ability to focus on close objects, so the more distance you can focus on, the clearer you are that you are farsighted.
   • Sitting an arm's length away from the computer or having to hold a book away from your eyes are also common signs.

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   Identify signs of difficulty reading. If you often do things that require to look almost like drawing, sewing, writing, or working on a computer, but have recently found it harder to concentrate on work, then it may be a symptom of presbyopia. a form of farsightedness caused by the loss of elasticity of the eye muscles. Usually farsightedness develops as we get older.
   • You can try the test by simply holding a book in front of you and reading it normally. If you keep the book more than 25-30 cm from your eye, you may be farsighted.
   • If you find yourself taking the book far, far away to focus on the writing, it may be a sign of presbyopia.
   • Usually reading glasses can solve this problem.
   • Presbyopia usually develops between the ages of 40 and 65.

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   Determine whether foreground objects are blurred. If you notice that distant objects appear blurred, but nearby objects are still visible, you may have nearsightedness (myopia). Nearsightedness usually begins to develop from puberty, but can occur at any age. As with presbyopia, it is difficult to determine the distance that represents myopia.But if you can read the newspaper but struggle to see the writing on the board from the distance at the end of class, or notice that you are sitting closer to the television more and more, that could be a sign of nearsightedness.
   • There is evidence that children who often spend a lot of time doing things that need to be seen nearly reading are more likely to develop myopia.
   • However, environmental factors don't affect as much as genetics.

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   Note if you have difficulty seeing near and far objects. Instead of having difficulty seeing objects near or far away, it can be difficult to focus on objects both near and far away. If so, you most likely have astigmatism. advertisement

Method 2 of 4: Watch for blurred vision, squint, pain, and soreness

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   See if images are blurred. If you have blurred vision episodes, you should take it as very serious. It could be a sign of a major health problem, and you should make an appointment with your ophthalmologist right away.
   • Blurred images mean a lack of sharpness and no fine details when you look at something.
   • Determine if this occurs only when looking at objects near, far, or both.

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   Notice if you have to squint to see clearly. If you find yourself often squinting to focus clearly on something, it is probably a symptom of an eye problem. Try to notice how often you subconsciously squint and see your doctor for a diagnosis.

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   Consider if you look at something in two. Double vision can be caused by many things, from muscle problems to the nerves. But maybe it's also an eye defect and can be cured by wearing glasses. Regardless of the cause, one-to-two must be considered serious, and you should contact your doctor promptly.

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   Pay attention if you have headaches or eye strain. If you suffer from eye pain or frequent headaches, this could be an indication of an eye problem. Eye strain and headaches after doing something that requires looking up close or reading a book can indicate presbyopia or farsightedness.
   • This can only be accurately checked by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist, so you should schedule the exam.
   • Your ophthalmologist can prescribe the right glasses for your eye condition.
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Method 3 of 4: Understand that responding to light may indicate vision problems

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   Notice if you have trouble seeing in the dark. Particularly difficult night vision can be a sign of an eye problem. Poor night vision can also be a symptom of cataracts, so if you notice a noticeable change in your night vision you need to see an ophthalmologist for an eye exam.
   • You may find yourself having trouble driving at night or you may not be able to see an object in the dark that other people see.
   • Other signs include difficulty seeing stars in the sky at night and not being able to navigate in a dark room, such as in a movie theater.

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   Consider if you have difficulty adjusting between light and dark environments. Time to adapt to changes in light and dark environments often increases with age. But if you find it especially difficult to correct, it could be a sign of an eye problem that requires correcting lenses or contact lenses, or it could be a problem. there.

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   Detect visible halos around light sources. If you see bright circles appearing around a light source, such as a light bulb, you may have an eye problem. Halo is a common symptom of cataracts, but can also indicate one of the four eye conditions listed above. You should make an appointment with your ophthalmologist for a diagnosis.

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   Determines if there is an increased sensitivity to light. If your eye's sensitivity to light increases significantly, you should make an appointment with an ophthalmologist. This can indicate a number of eye problems, so it's important to see a specialist for a full diagnosis. If the change is too sudden and obvious, don't hesitate to make an appointment with your doctor to have it checked.
   • If the light hurts your eyes, or if you have to squint or close your eyes when in bright light, you may have increased sensitivity to light.
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Method 4 of 4: Home eye exam

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   Use an optometry chart. If you find that you have any of the above symptoms, do not hesitate to make an appointment with your ophthalmologist to have your eyes checked. However, you can also use basic home tests to measure vision. There are general optometry sheets with smaller letters available online that you can print out for eye testing.
   • Hang your vision chart at eye level in a well-lit room.
   • Stand 3 meters from the optometry chart and see how many letters you can read.
   • Continue reading until the last row, or the lowest row you can read, then write down the number of rows for which you can read most letters.
   • Repeat the procedure, covering one eye at a time.
   • Results usually vary with age, but older children and adults can read almost 20 of the 20 rows.

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   Use online tests. As well as printed optometry sheets, there are a number of tests that you can do directly online. These tests are not entirely accurate, but also provide a basic indication of your eye condition. You can find different tests for different eye problems, including the one for color blindness and astigmatism.
   • These tests require you to look at different pictures and shapes on a computer screen and follow the instructions to test your eyes.
   • Remember that these instructions are rather vague and should not be seen as a substitute for the official testing method.

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   See an ophthalmologist. If your eyes have these symptoms, you should make an appointment with an ophthalmologist for a comprehensive eye exam. Your doctor or an optometrist will perform a number of tests to check the root of the problem and may prescribe eyeglasses in case you need glasses. The eye exam may seem intimidating at first, but it is essential to eye care.
   • An ophthalmologist may use a number of devices during the eye exam, shine a strong light in your eyes, and let you try on a number of different lenses.
   • You will have to read the letters on the optometry chart through different lenses in front of your eyes.
   • The ophthalmologist and optometrist are both qualified to perform an eye assessment.

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   Know the next steps to take if you need to wear glasses. After being tested, you'll know if you need to wear glasses. If so, you will be prescribed a prescription for glasses. You can then take this prescription to the eyewear technician and choose the frame of your choice. An eyewear technician is trained to meet a customer's eyewear needs.
   • Once you've chosen a frame, you'll have to wait a week to two for the lenses to be attached before you can get them back.
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Advice

• Don't lie that you can't read certain letters, as wearing glasses when you're not needed can actually damage your eyes.
• When you have glasses, make sure you know when and how to wear them. Consult your optometrist for more information.
• Print or draw an optometry chart, ask someone to help you take your eye measurements and read the results.
• Annual eye exam to ensure good eyesight.

Warning

• When buying new lenses, make sure they do not reflect glare from the sun, as this will damage your eyes.
• Remember that you don't need to wear glasses all day! Sometimes you just need to wear glasses when reading a book, but an optometrist will explain this to you.
• Another option is to wear contact lenses - if you don't mind touching your eyes!