Even if you have no vision problems, it is important to consult an ophthalmologist. Indeed, it is necessary to have your sight checked quite frequently to monitor your vision, because sight is life.
When to consult an ophthalmologist if my eye has no apparent problem?
For a child under 3 years old, there are mandatory checks provided in their health record; you just need to be aware of them. A visit is necessary at 3 years old, and also around 5/6 years old, just before starting school in CP. Subsequently, if the child does not complain of vision problems (stinging eyes, difficulty reading or even concentrating), the visit can wait until they are 10 years old. A visit during adolescence is also recommended (some visual disturbances appear during adolescence). For adults, from 20 to 45 years old, it is preferable to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist every 5 years. After this age, we recommend a visit every 2 or 3 years maximum.
How to protect your eyesight if you have no visual problems?
Blue light is ubiquitous and causes vision problems in a large number of emmetropic individuals: stinging and red, very tired eyes... A very unpleasant visual discomfort that can have irreversible long-term effects on vision, such as AMD: age-related macular degeneration.
Today, there are solutions to protect eyesight from harmful artificial blue light emitted by digital screens:
- Software that reduces screen brightness.
- Visual exercises to improve visual comfort.
- "Cool Blue" equipment, pairs of glasses with an anti-blue light lens treatment that allows you to work in front of screens while protecting yourself from its harmful and dangerous effects.
