Can a regular eye exam from from an opthemetrist detect diseases and disorders i!
Question:
Can a regular eye exam from from an opthemetrist detect diseases and disorders in the eye ?
My eyes having been hurting me since i started plaing my xbox excessively, even when i stopped the pain still went on... it's been a month now and i still have the pain and my vision gets kindas glarey when i try to watch anything 3d or when i look at the digital alrm clock.. i'm also having headaches which as lasted up until a month now and painkillers don't do much.. i think i might have the dry eyes syndromn but i don't know whether or not a regular eye exam from an optemetrist can detect and diagnose my problems.
Answers:
You should see an opthalmologist as soon as possible. But, depending on where you are, I think you need to get a referred by a GP or optometrist.
The main job of optometrists is in the optical field i.e. diagnosing refractive errors such as myopia. They also diagnose and treat various eye diseases. However, that is not their primary role, and you that's why you should go to an ophthalmologist.
Opthalmologists on the other hand specialise in the anatomy of the eye and surgical procedures.
Don't worry! But you should go make an appointment asap, to make sure.
Also, you should have ideally have an yearly examination with your optometrist. Such examinations are covered by health insurance in many countries.