Q & A About Eyesight Health in Cancun
Discover the answers to Cancun's most frequently asked questions about ophthalmology, eye problems and laser eye surgery. Todo por la salud ocular a PROVISSION.
Fact: The Eyesight It's Important At All Ages
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When you should visit an Opthalmologist?
It is important to treat our eyes with care throughout our lives. Ignoring vision changes or skipping eye exams puts our most precious faculty at risk.
Loss of vision or decreased vision in one or both eyes.
Vision changes such as sudden spots, flashes of light, flashes or jagged lines of light, wavy or watery vision, blurred faces, distortions or wavy lines, halos around lights, double vision. Changes in the field of vision such as shadows, loss of curtain-like vision, black spots or blurred vision in central or peripheral (side) vision. Physical changes in the eye, such as crossed eyes, eyes turning in, out, up or down, pain, signs of infection (redness, swelling, discharge, etc.). Changes in color vision. To ask more questions and schedule your eye care appointment, Contact Us. (998)2 81.55.83How often should you have your eyes examined?
It is important to have your eyes examined periodically throughout your life and provide a family history of any eye disease.
An initial vision screening at six months helps with early detection of vision problems that can contribute to developmental delays, educational setbacks and behavioral problems in children who have difficulty seeing properly.
Un examen visual inicial a los seis meses ayuda a detectar precozmente problemas de visión que pueden contribuir a retrasos en el desarrollo, retrocesos educativos y problemas de comportamiento en los niños que tienen dificultades para ver correctamente.
➦ 19 to 39 years old: at least every 10 years
➦ From 40 to 55 years of age: at least every 5 years
➦ 56 to 65 years: at least every 3 years
➦ Over 65 years of age: at least every 2 years.
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Q & A Health Eyesight
The most frequently asked questions answered by our ophthalmologists.
People at increased risk for vision problems include:
People with diabetes, thyroid disease, rheumatologic diseases such as lupus.
People of African or Hispanic descent
Anyone with a tendency to high intraocular pressure.
Anyone with a family history of glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration or retinal detachment. (998)2 81.55.83
A diagnostic eye exam requires knowledge and experience provided by a physician with specialty certification in ophthalmology.
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A refractive examination involves taking measurements for visual acuity and prescribing correction. This examination does not require a physician.
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An ophthalmologist will look for any early signs of eye problems, such as cataracts or glaucoma, and examine the back of the eye (retina) and the optic nerve. Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat injuries, infections, diseases and disorders of the eye. (998)2 81.55.83
What diseases can be seen in the eyes?
✓ Aneurisma
✓ Tumor cerebral
✓ Cánceres
✓ Diabetes
✓ Arteritis de células gigantes
✓ Enfermedad del corazón
✓ Alta presión sanguínea
✓ Colesterol alto
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✓ Tumor cerebral
✓ Cánceres
✓ Diabetes
✓ Arteritis de células gigantes
✓ Enfermedad del corazón
✓ Alta presión sanguínea
✓ Colesterol alto
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What should you not do before an eye exam?
What not to do before an eye exam:
✓ Do not overstrain your eyes.
✓ Keeping your eyes rested before an eye exam is likely to increase your overall comfort.
✓ Don't forget your glasses and contact lenses.
✓ Do not drink coffee or alcohol.
✓ Do not forget your insurance documents.
✓ No se sienta nervioso o intimidado.
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✓ Do not overstrain your eyes.
✓ Keeping your eyes rested before an eye exam is likely to increase your overall comfort.
✓ Don't forget your glasses and contact lenses.
✓ Do not drink coffee or alcohol.
✓ Do not forget your insurance documents.
✓ No se sienta nervioso o intimidado.
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What are the 3 most common eye diseases in Cancun?
The most common eye diseases and vision loss conditions are macular degeneration, glaucoma and retinal injury: pain in the retina.
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Make up at the ophthalmologist
Wearing makeup for an eye exam is fine, as long as you don't overdo it. We recommend using light eye makeup and avoiding waterproof or lash-lengthening mascara. This is important if you wear contact lenses for your appointment or if you end up having a contact lens exam or fitting.
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How is an eye exam performed?
You rest your head in a chin rest and a microscope will be used to check the front of your eye, the iris, cornea, eyelids, etc. By using a hand lens, the back of your eye can be checked with the same instrument. It will show you what your retina and optic nerve look like. A visual field test can also be performed.
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What is a comprehensive eye exam?
An eye exam involves a series of tests to evaluate your vision and detect eye disease. Your eye doctor will likely use various instruments, shine bright lights in your eyes and ask you to look through a variety of lenses. Each test during an eye exam evaluates a different aspect of your vision or eye health.
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What happens at an Ophthalmology appointment?
These include formal visual field testing, photography, high-resolution scans of the back of the eye, pachymetry to check corneal thickness and ophthalmic ultrasound. After the exam, your ophthalmologist will discuss the results of the exam with you and answer any questions you may have.
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