The world is fast these days. We can get just about whatever we want with the click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone. We have the entirety of mankind’s knowledge at our fingertips, quite literally.
Unfortunately, this can lead to problems when it comes to trying to address all of our health concerns.
While having easy and quick access to information relating to our aches and pains is convenient and can point us down the right path towards healing, we should never limit our health care to self diagnoses and consultation of the internet.
This is as true for our eyes as it is any other part of our bodies. There are recent app/game hybrids available for download to our smartphones and devices claiming to actually improve the user’s vision after playing them intermittently for a period of a few weeks.
It’s important to remember that even apps that claim to improve your vision should be used carefully since they involved extra screen time. To learn more about ways to avoid computer vision syndrome, click here.
Finding anything that improves your vision is great, but it is important to remember that these types of high tech apps do not replace professional care as provided by your eye care health provider. It may be tempting to use an app or other such devices in place of regularly scheduled eye exams. But it is important for your eye care provider to examine your eyes in person to be sure they are healthy or to identify any potential problems.
Maybe you’re doing research on whether glasses or contact lenses would be a better option for you. The Internet is a good place to start, but nothing you read from a third-party source can replace the trusted opinion of your eye care professional.
This is not to say that whatever methods you use at home to improve the health of your eyes is a bad thing. There are plenty of great ways to supplement your eye health. Just don’t use them in place of your regular eye exams.
To learn more about San Diego’s leading optometry provider, Spektacles Optometry and Eyewear, visit us online at https://www.spektaclessandiego.com or give us a call at 760-452-2895. Contact Spektacles to set up your next eye exam today.
Eye health is crucial to your overall well-being no matter what age you are. If you are having issues with your eyes or vision and would like a trusted expert opinion, one of our trained physicians would be happy to consult with you.
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