Are Your Eyes Trying to Tell You Something?
If you experience vision problems BEFORE wearing your glasses, answering "yes" to any of the following might indicate a need for a comprehensive eye examination.
Have you had a recent fall or head injury?
Did your observe a sudden blurriness in eyesight?
Did you take any new medications?
Did you notice worsening of vision issues?
Answering "yes" to any of these warrants a closer look. Schedule your comprehensive eye exam with us to ensure your vision is healthy and clear.
If you consistently experience vision issues AFTER putting on your glasses, considering these questions might help you understand potential reasons and decide if an eye exam is needed:
Did you have a change in a new frame?
Did your prescription change?
Did the problem happens only after couple of hours or immediate?
Did the problem only appears when dealing with specific tasks / time?
When was your last medical check-up for conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or high cholesterol?
If you're experiencing persistent problems with your vision after wearing your glasses, schedule an appointment with us for a comprehensive eye examination to determine the exact cause and receive the best solution.
*** This self-check is for informational purposes and not a diagnosis. ***
Rate Your Visual Symptoms
"Visual Discomfort & Adaptation Scale"
On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being no issue and 10 being the most severe, how would you rate the intensity of the following experiences:
Extreme blurring of your vision? (1 - 10)
Lack of focus in your vision? (1 - 10)
How poor is your vision when you close one eye? (1 - 10)
How intense is your excessive eye strain? (1 - 10)
How severe are your headaches or dizziness? (1 - 10)
How noticeable is your visual disorientation or spatial discomfort when wearing your glasses?
Total Score of 6 - 18: This suggests generally mild to moderate symptoms. While individual symptoms might be low, a consistent presence across multiple areas could still indicate an underlying issue.
Total Score of 19 - 36: This indicates a more significant level of visual disturbance and discomfort. Symptoms are likely impacting your daily life more noticeably.
Total Score of 37 - 60: This total suggests severe and widespread visual problems. These symptoms are likely having a substantial negative impact on your quality of life.
***DISCLAIMER***
The Symptoms Analyzer is an educational guide and does not constitute medical diagnosis. Please visit our Kovan boutique for a clinical refraction and fitting."
