Staying healthy takes more than eating right, staying active and seeing your medical provider for annual checkups. One part of health that is sometimes overlooked is eye health. If you don’t have problems with your eyes or feel like they are fine, you may be asking yourself, “Why do I need to go to the eye doctor?” Well, there are plenty of reasons you should see your eye doctor every year!

So, what does an annual eye exam do for you?

1. They find problems before they get worse.

There are many eye conditions that can be detected even before symptoms and issues start. Eye doctors know what to look for, making a yearly eye exam important for catching and treating issues before they get worse.

2. They help you see clearly.

As you age, your vision changes. This means you may not see as well as you once could, even if you wear glasses. Yearly eye exams check your vision to make sure your eyeglass and/or contact prescription is the best fit. Your eye doctor can take this time to update your prescription so you can see clearly.

3. They help find other health issues.

Your eyes can tell a lot about your overall health. An eye exam can help find signs of other conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. When you visit HealthLinc for your eye exams, you have the benefit of having your eye doctor and medical provider under one roof – making it easier to track and manage any issues related to chronic health conditions!

4. They help protect your vision.

People with diabetes and high blood pressure are at higher risk of issues with their eyes and vision loss. Seeing your eye doctor on a regular basis is important for protecting your eyes from issues caused by those diseases.

Remember, taking care of your vision is an important part of taking care of your overall well-being. HealthLinc offers vision services at our East Chicago Harbor, Mishawaka and Valparaiso clinics. Call today to schedule your appointment because healthy vision can’t wait!