Eye examination by an ophthalmologist

The sharper the better

The first thing to go through in any ophthalmological office is to check visual acuity. Namely: look at the very plate with letters and numbers. Most clinics now use special projectors. However, the paper version is more accurate: the contrast of black and white is observed there more clearly. The projector may show lower visual acuity due to stray light, please be aware of this.

Doesn’t it press anywhere?

The next required step is to check the eye pressure. This is necessary to detect glaucoma. In general, the average increase in incidence begins at the age of 40, and in most cases women are exposed to it. But even if you are far from this age, do not refuse the procedure, because the sooner a predisposition to glaucoma is revealed, the more chances are to slow down its development.

The simplest method of measuring eye pressure is palpation, when the doctor checks the elasticity of the eyeballs by touch. An electronic non-contact tonometer is also used, when the cornea is exposed to a stream of air and the readings are recorded. However, any methods are absolutely painless. If you have no complaints, it is enough to measure the pressure only once a year.

An obligatory step is to check the eye pressure. This is necessary to detect glaucoma.

Eyes to eyes

Also, a standard examination includes examination of all parts of the eye. The ophthalmologist will assess their transparency using biomicroscopy. Simply put, it will look into your eyes through a microscope. This examination will also allow him to make sure that there is no development of cataracts, the risk of which at a young age, although small, exists.

Dry and uncomfortable

Perhaps the most common diagnosis is dry eye syndrome. Most of us constantly work at the computer and, of course, experience a feeling of gritty eyes, dryness, redness. In this case, the doctor will conduct a Schirmer test or a tear film tear test and prescribe treatment. Most likely, he will advise you to do exercises for the eyes and instill moisturizing drops several times a day.

How to maintain the beauty and health of your eyes

Eyelid skin care

The skin of the eyelids is very delicate and sensitive, and its condition, beauty and health directly depend on how to take care of it.

Must not:

• wash with soap;

• remove cosmetics with petroleum jelly;

• products containing lanolin.

All these funds can cause itching, redness, swelling and peeling of the eyelids, the fatty components of the eyelashes will begin to stick together, oils can get on the cornea of ​​the eye, causing a sensation of the presence of a foreign body. In this way, blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids) and conjunctivitis can be earned.

Choose:

• special hygiene products;

• hyaluronic acid-based moisturizing eye gel;

• cleansing blepharo-lotion.

Apply the product to your eyelids during your morning and evening wash, massage and rinse with warm water.