Why optometry is needed
In Zhongshan Eye Hospital, optometrist plays a very important role. Their job is to evaluate patients' vision problems through a series of eye examinations, and provide patients with appropriate glasses or contact lenses according to the examination results. Next, we will elaborate on why optometry is required from four aspects.
Identify vision problems
Optometry is performed to determine if the patient has vision problems. By checking the patient's vision, the optometrist can determine whether the patient has myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or presbyopia. These problems may cause patients to be unable to see objects clearly in their daily life, which brings inconvenience to life and work. Only when vision problems are diagnosed can targeted treatment and glasses be provided.
The optometrist will use professional equipment and technology to measure the patient's vision. For example, by projecting a series of letters or symbols, let the patient identify and report one by one, so as to measure the patient's vision. In addition, optometrists will also use professional equipment such as automatic refractometer and corneal curvature radius meter to assist in examining patients' vision problems.
Through optometry, vision problems can be accurately identified, providing basis for subsequent treatment.
Appropriate glasses or contact lenses
Another purpose of optometry is to equip patients with appropriate glasses or contact lenses. Everyone's eye condition is different, so it is necessary to determine the most suitable corrective measures for the patient according to the examination results.
The optometrist will customize the degree, curvature, lens material and other parameters of glasses or contact lenses for patients according to their vision problems and eye conditions. These customized glasses can correct patients' vision problems to the greatest extent and improve their visual experience.
At the same time, the optometrist will also provide patients with correct guidance on wearing and using glasses or contact lenses to help patients develop good use habits.
Timely find eye problems
Optometry can not only check patients' vision problems, but also find other eye problems in time. During the optometry, the optometrist will carefully observe the patient's eyes to check whether the structure and function of the eyes are normal.
Some eye diseases may not have obvious symptoms in the early stage, but they can be found in advance through optometry. For example, glaucoma, cataract, etc. If these diseases are not treated in time, they will bring serious consequences to patients. Therefore, regular optometry can help patients find eye problems early and seek medical treatment in time.
Improve the quality of life
The ultimate purpose of optometry is to improve the quality of life of patients. By accurately measuring vision problems and providing appropriate glasses or contact lenses, the visual experience of patients can be greatly improved.
With appropriate corrective measures, patients can see objects more clearly in their daily life, thus improving their life and work efficiency. Moreover, for some professions, such as drivers and athletes, normal vision is a necessary condition, and optometry can help these people better play their professional abilities.
In short, optometry is not only to accurately diagnose vision problems, but also to find other eye problems, and to improve the quality of life of patients by providing appropriate corrective measures.
summary
The purpose of optometry is to identify vision problems, equip patients with appropriate glasses or contact lenses, find other eye problems in time, and improve the quality of life of patients. The optometrists of Zhongshan Eye Hospital provide accurate vision inspection and glasses matching services for patients through professional equipment and technology, to help them solve eye problems, improve visual experience and improve quality of life.
