Choosing an Optometrist

Healthy eyes and excellent vision starts with selecting an appropriate eye doctor. Since an optometrist provides an eye exam and other services for your visual health, you want to carefully select a professional with the right qualifications. Understanding your needs allows you to avoid complications throughout the selection process.

What to Consider

Before seeking help from any eye doctor, consider your situation and your needs. Since eye doctors have different areas of specialization, you want to make sure you select the right professional. Generally, an optometrist is a professional with training in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. As a result, optometrists are excellent professionals when looking for an eye doctor with the skills to evaluate current vision, check for possible complications and provide the initial treatments required to reduce the risk of long-term complications with your vision.

Evaluate your concerns before considering your options. Optometrists provide most of the skills you need from an eye doctor, but we may suggest specialized professionals for certain treatments when necessary for your visual health.

When to Talk to an Optometrist

In the case of an optometrist, you want to talk to a professional at least once per year. As a general rule, we recommend an annual exam to check on your eyes and your vision. We suggest more regular visits for women during pregnancy since the hormones may change their vision or impact their eyes. 

If you notice any sudden changes to your vision, then visit a professional as soon as possible. Sudden changes to your vision may stem from eye health complications and early treatment reduces the risk of long-term problems with your eyes. We also suggest a check-up if a medical doctor diagnoses a chronic condition like diabetes since the condition may impact your vision.

Select an optometrist with the skills and experience to help with your goals and concerns. Always consider your needs and then look at your options to select the right doctor for your goals. To learn more about diagnosing and treating eye health conditions, contact us to set up an appointment today.