Your optometrist is the first line of defense against poor vision and has the tools to correct your vision with contact lenses or glasses. Optometrists in Monterey also screens for certain eye conditions that can affect your eyesight in the future.
Cataracts
The lens of your eye needs to be clear for you to see colors and objects. Cataracts are areas of abnormal clouding of the lens that causes several types of vision problems. Your optometrist finds signs of cataracts during the visual examination of your eyes.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition that results from pressure being placed on the optic nerve. Without treatment, glaucoma can lead to blindness. Optometrists in Monterey perform an intraocular pressure test and eye dilation to check for glaucoma. If you do have pressure on the optic nerve, your optometrist may prescribe medications to protect the nerve.
Blind Spots
A peripheral vision field test checks how well you can see objects that are not directly in your line-of-sight. The test helps your optometrist find any blind spots that are caused by hypertension, tumors, head injuries, diabetes, strokes and other medical issues.
Schedule an Appointment with a Monterey Optometrist Today
Monterey Bay Eye Center offers ophthalmology and optometry services for children, adolescents, and adults in Monterey. Call them today to learn more about their services and schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye exam.
