Recognizing Signs of Sight Loss

At Reeve-Woods Eye Center, we strive to provide all of our patients with the best vision care possible. Recognizing symptoms of sight loss is an important factor of eyecare. Visiting an eye doctor as soon as symptoms occur may minimize further sight loss. If symptoms occur, visit us at Reeve-Woods Eye Center in the Chico & Paradise area.
 

Eye Disease and Sight Loss

Unfortunately, many of the most common eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma do not cause immediate symptoms.  Instead, they progressively damage the eyes bit by bit until a person’s sight is significantly impaired. 
 

When to Visit an Eye Doctor

It’s important to visit an eye doctor at least once a year, and more frequently if you have a history of vision problems. Most severe eye diseases have something in common: they cannot be cured.  Their effects on your eyes and vision can, however, be mitigated.  That is why it is so important to receive routine exams from a professional ophthalmologist or optometrist.  Without the proper preventative care, eye diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma cause damage to a person’s eyes and sight.  If preventative care is begun early, many of the most damaging impacts these eye diseases cause can be prevented.  Similarly, these eye diseases can be detected far in advance of them causing noticeable symptoms. That is why it is so imperative for everyone to visit with an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam each and every year.
 

Visit an Eye Doctor Now

At Reeve-Woods Eye center, located in the Chico and Paradise area, we have three enthusiastic eye doctors on staff. Let us handle your eye health needs. Our ophthalmologists and optometrist have extensive eye surgery experience, including care for cataracts and glaucoma. We look forward to meeting with you. Make an appointment today.