Warning from experts: Some eye diseases can progress without showing symptoms
Experts warn that some eye conditions can progress silently even if there is no decrease in vision quality.
Prof. Dr. Betül Tuğcu stated that some eye diseases can progress silently without showing symptoms in the early stages and emphasized the necessity of regular eye examinations.
Silent dangers in eye health
Some eye diseases may not cause distinct complaints affecting a person's daily life in the early stages.
Not experiencing a noticeable decrease in vision quality does not necessarily mean that the eyes are completely healthy.
Unnoticed diseases and examinations
Glaucoma, retina diseases, and certain intraocular problems may tend to progress unnoticed for a long time.
Therefore, getting regular eye examinations, not only when experiencing vision problems, is of great importance.
The importance of early diagnosis in childhood
It is stated that eye health needs to be closely monitored starting from childhood.
Early detection of problems such as lazy eye and refractive errors is critical for a child's visual development.
Screen use and eye strain
With the increase in the use of computers, tablets, and phones in daily life, certain complaints have begun to be seen frequently.
Issues such as eye fatigue, dryness, stinging, and difficulty focusing frequently confront us during this process.
Things to consider in front of the screen
It is necessary to rest the eyes at regular intervals during screen use and not keep the screen too close to the eyes.
Treatment options aimed at preventing the progression of vision loss can be utilized for early-detected eye diseases.