When Is the Right Time to See an Eye Doctor?
Your eyesight is a precious thing and getting regular eye care is essential for healthy eyes. An eye doctor can diagnose any conditions that you may have as well as provide the corrective care that is required if your vision is less than perfect. Visit our ophthalmologist as a part of your regularly scheduled healthcare. At Century Eye Care in Hawthorne and Gardena, we provide comprehensive eye care for the entire family. We strive to make visiting our eye doctor a comfortable procedure for every patient.
Emergencies
It is time to see the eye doctor when you have an accident that involves your eye. Don't waste any time. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor with the training to provide the care you need when you need it.
Eye Irritation and Gritty
Dry eye is a condition that affects people of all ages. It is frequent in people over 50 but with the increase in the number of young people with their eyes glued to a phone or computer screen, it is becoming more commonplace in younger patients. We can prescribe eye drops that can help with the problem if it has become serious.
Refractive Errors
Refractive errors are the most prevalent eye problem in America that requires a visit to the eye doctor. They include:
Myopia: nearsightedness
Hyperopia: farsightedness
Astigmatism: vision distortion at all distances
Presbyopia: age-related inability to focus on objects close up
Double Vision
Some causes of double vision are quite simple, exhausted eyes or the wrong prescription glasses. It may be caused by a serious medical condition such as Parkinson's Disease, an aneurysm, or stroke. Problems in the cornea can cause double vision which is a very good reason to see an eye doctor.
Regular Yearly Eye Exams
A regular yearly eye exam can help your eye doctor diagnose any issues in the early stages which is the best way to have a good outcome.
Eye Care in Gardena and Hawthorne, CA
Our ophthalmologist at Century Eye Care provides a wide array of eye care services for the entire family. We are here to help maintain and improve your eye health for years to come. Call our office in Hawthorne today at (310) 644-8877 or our Gardena office at (310) 767-7814 to schedule an appointment.