How to Bring Eye Check up Closer to the People

Eye Check up in the Philippines is now being promoted by conducting low-priced consultations among the health centers nationwide. This is to bring eye care closer to the people.

Most Filipinos are hesitant when it comes to having an eye consultation because of its high cost. But nowadays, many optical clinics are offering services for different eye sight problems at very affordable fees.

Because many Filipinos believed that eye check up is costly, they tend to buy a pair of eyeglasses instead. They think that eyeglasses can correct their eye problems. But in reality, they need advice from an ophthalmologist. That perception can hinder them from preventing the further effect of their eye sight. They should consult with a sound doctor as early as possible because some eye condition can lead to blindness if not treated early.

We have to give importance to eye check up and should not just rely on staffs of any eye wear consultation. I am not against on free consultation; I’m just pointing out that the person who will give the consultation must be a professional ophthalmologist so that the consultation will be very reliable and trusted. The product must not always be the priority bur to reach out to the people with eye problems instead. If those clinics will care not only for their product sales, but also for meeting a very essential service that will benefit their customers. With that kind of mindset, the customer will be loyal to that clinic not just because of the product they offer but because of their services as well.

That is why many clinics are having eye problems awareness campaigns and offering affordable consultation fees to help people improve their sight and bring eye care much closer to those who need it but does not have enough resources to afford the high cost of eye consultation.

An eye check up is one thing, but the treatment is another thing. The cause of the problem will be pointed out and the advisable solution to treat it will be discussed and it is the patient’s choice to undergo in that treatment or have it later. There are available health care assistance programs that can help patients to afford highly expensive treatments.

These were just some the actions taken by different optical clinics, health care organizations, NGOs and hospital to ensure that many, especially those with severe eye problems can be reached out and treated and restore good eye sight.

We should give thanks for those organizations that are dedicated to give low cost eye check up and consultations. I hope they can help more Filipinos that are suffering from eye problems. 

How to prepare for an Eye Check up

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Have you ever experienced being blind for a moment? What do you feel when you can’t even see anything? Or have you been in a very dark place wherein you can’t see because of the darkness?

Your eyes are the light of your body, you can’t move freely if your eyes are blinded or if you are gradually losing your sight. That is why; an eye check up is a must. People are afraid of having their eyes checked, but you don’t have to worry because here are some tips on how to prepare for an eye checkup.

Evaluate yourself

Regular eye checkup must be done every 2 years for people having an age of 18 to 60 years old. Normally, a person with hereditary eye problems needs to have an eye examination even before the child reaches 18 years old. The family needs to be conscious about their children if they have acquired the family’s eye disease. Those persons with diabetes, high-blood pressure, persons with a visually demanding occupation, and persons with eye injuries or surgery need to have a frequent eye checkup.

You have to evaluate yourself if you are having an eye problem mow. If so, tell the ophthalmologist about it. You can also tell if you have had a previous eye injury or an operation.  

Check your eyewear

Sometimes, we become worried about our vision because our eyewear is having defects or wearing out over the past years. Or maybe, it is not your eyewear but your vision that is starting to degrade and your eyewear needs to be upgraded.

This is sometimes confusing because you may think that your eyewear became worn out, or it is your vision that is really becoming worst that it needs an eye checkup. You also need to bring them during your eye exam so that your doctor can prescribe the right eyewear for you. And during your eye exam, you have to remove them so that the results will be accurate.

List your concern

You have to prepare a list of your concerns regarding your eye checkup. Ask all the questions regarding your eye condition, the problems you are experiencing with your sight, and all the possible concerns you have in mind with your eyes. You must stay focused and relax during the checkup. You can also bring someone with you to the optical clinic to assist you if you are having difficulty with your vision.

I hope these simple tips helped. Do not be afraid of having an eye exam. Take care of your eyes and avoid eye straining activities or too much exposure to television and radiation.

Remember, you have to love your eyes. For any eyewear concern, you can visit the largest optical chain in the Philippines, the EO-Executive Optical. http://www.eo-executiveoptical.com/