“Do I need glasses?” – have you ever thought this to yourself? Or maybe you have had this thought about one of your friends, family members or other loved ones? This blog will help you decide whether it is time to give us a call to book an eye exam. Your eye health is essential, and we hope that this blog will help identify the type of vision problem that you may encounter and what to do about them.
What are the signs I need glasses?
There are many common signs of eye issues that would warrant a visit from an eye care provider such as our Opticall mobile opticians. These noticeable symptoms over prolonged periods would be:
Blurred vision
Double vision
Frequent headaches or persistent headaches
Eye strain
- Visual difficulty with focusing on objects close up
- Visual difficulty focusing on things at the distance
- Squinting your eyes
- Night vision issues such as driving in the dark
- Halos around lights
Eye fatigue
Why do I need glasses?
If you or your loved one are experiencing any of the eye conditions listed above, then we would strongly advise you to see an eye doctor/optician for an eye test. They can check your visual acuity (the clarity or sharpness of your vision) and determine if you need prescription glasses with corrective lenses to help alleviate your eyesight problems.
Glasses can help improve your sight to give you back your perfect vision so you can enjoy watching television, reading a book, driving, playing with children/grandchildren, using your digital devices and other activities that impact your wellbeing, quality of life and independence.
Opticall, and other opticians, can recommend different types of glasses to aid with your vision correction:
Glasses for distance vision – These glasses are worn for walking about, watching TV and general use, as these help you see distant objects and other things that are further away.
Glasses for near vision – These glasses are worn for reading, sewing, looking at photos etc. as these will help you with your close-up vision by looking at nearby objects with more clarity.
We bring the eye test clinic to you
A qualified optometrist visits your home with mobile equipment. If glasses are needed, we confer with the care team and loved ones to ensure optimum outcomes