What harm does optometry in Shanghai Eye Hospital do to eyes?

The eye is a very important organ in our body. Optometry is a common inspection method, which can evaluate the vision and health of the eye. However, some people may be concerned about the harm of optometry. Next, we will elaborate on the aspects of eye pressure, eye irritation, misdiagnosis and improper corrective measures.

1. Optometry may bring pressure to eyes

In the optometry process, the doctor will ask the patient to perform vision tests at different distances and sizes, which may make the eyes overworked and stressed. Long term gaze and concentration will lead to eye muscle fatigue, and even eye discomfort, such as dryness, eye pain and headache. Especially for people who need vision correction for a long time, frequent optometry may aggravate the fatigue of eyes, so they need to pay attention to moderate rest and eye care.

In addition, incorrect glasses will also bring extra pressure to the eyes. If the optometry result is inconsistent with the real vision problem, wearing inappropriate glasses may cause unnecessary tension and fatigue to the eyes. Therefore, it is very important to find a professional eye hospital when selecting optometry institutions.

2. Optometry may cause eye irritation

During optometry, doctors will use some instruments and equipment to check the eyes. These devices usually need to contact the eyeball or periocular area, including the use of tonometer to measure intraocular pressure, and the use of artificial tear drops to check the wetness of the eye surface. Although these procedures are standard medical procedures, some people may feel uncomfortable to the eyes receiving these stimuli. Under normal circumstances, these stimuli are usually temporary and will not cause long-term harm to the eyes.

3. Optometry may lead to misdiagnosis

Optometry is an auxiliary tool to judge the vision condition and eye health. Doctors can judge whether to correct the vision or further check the eye health through the optometry results. However, there are some errors in the optometry results, especially in some special cases. For example, for younger children or older people, because their vision is relatively unstable, optometry results may not be accurate enough. Therefore, correct vision examination and professional doctor's advice are essential to avoid unnecessary corrective measures due to misdiagnosis.

4. Optometry may lead to improper corrective measures

If the optometry result is inaccurate or misdiagnosed, it may lead to improper corrective measures. For example, if the degree of glasses you wear is too high or too low, it may cause discomfort such as blurred vision, headache, dizziness, etc. At the same time, for people who have other problems with their eyes, corrective measures may not be able to solve the real vision problems, and may even aggravate eye health problems.

In conclusion, although optometry is a common means of ophthalmic examination, it still has certain harmfulness. For normal vision and eye health, a moderate optometry process is usually safe. However, in order to avoid potential harm, we recommend choosing a professional eye hospital, paying close attention to the eye reaction and feeling after optometry, and reporting to the doctor in time. In addition, a balanced lifestyle, moderate rest and eye care measures are also crucial to eye health.