The best way to prevent eye disease is to have regular eye
examinations. Below are some risk factors for the most common eye diseases. If
you fall into one of these categories, it is extremely important that you keep
up with your routine eye checks. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Age is the greatest risk factor for this disease, but there
are other risk factors:
Tobacco use
Being a white female
Having a history of ARMD
Cataracts
Cataracts can develop at any age, but if you are 60 years
old and above, your risk is much higher. Be sure to have an eye exam through
dilated pupils at least every two years. Diabetic Eye Disease
If you have diabetes you are at a higher risk for eye
diseases, including:
Diabetic retinopathy
Glaucoma
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Glaucoma can develop at any age but higher risk groups
include those who:
Are African
American and over the age of 40
Are over age
60
Have
a family history of glaucoma
Please call (704) 405-4123 if you suffer from an eye disease and would like schedule a consultation. At Horizon Eye
Care, we put a high priority on patient education. Our friendly staff can
answer your questions and help you manage your eye disease.
