Tips For Your Next Eye Exam

Here are some tips to help you prepare for your next eye exam.

◾ Come prepared with your health insurance card.

◾ If you wear contact lenses, eyeglasses, or sunglasses, bring them to your eye exam appointment.

◾ Have a good understanding of your medical history as well as any relevant family medical history.

◾ If you have recently used eye drops, make a note of the time.

◾ Make a list of any medications that you are currently taking. This includes over-the-counter medicine too.
 

◾ Have your current primary care physician’s information.

◾ Be ready to address any questions or concerns that you may have. Have you had changes in your vision? Have you experienced an eye injury or surgery? Are you experiencing discomfort or blurry vision?

10 Fascinating Facts About Eyes

The human eyes are amazing, wouldn't you agree? Everything from tear production to how they heal is fascinating. Here are 10 eye-related facts that you may not have known.

1.) The most common eye color is brown.

2.) While many people believe that 20/20 vision means "perfect vision," it actually means normal vision.

3.) It is estimated that nearly 80% of our memories are determined by what we see.

4.) The eye is the fastest muscle.

5.) When babies are first born, they are unable to produce tears when they cry.

6.) Nearly 80% of vision issues is curable.

7.) Eyelashes help protect eyes from dust and dirt.

8.) You are more likely to be colorblind if you are male.

9.) The amount of melanin pigment in your eye is what will determine their color.

10.) Some people are born with two different colored eyes. This is known as heterochromia.


If you have an interesting eye-related fact, share it with us in the comment section below!