¿Incluyes el cuidado de los ojos en tu atención médica general? Si ves bien, puede ser fácil olvidarte del cuidado de la vista de rutina. Sin embargo, es importante. Mediante los exámenes de la vista de rutina, tu oculista puede brindarte ayuda para abordar los cambios en la visión y detectar los problemas oculares en la etapa inicial.
Si utilizas anteojos o lentes de contacto, puedes considerar hacerte una cirugía ocular con láser para corregir tu visión. Obtén información sobre los riesgos y beneficios de la cirugía y si es una buena opción para ti.
También piensa en los problemas de visión que suelen aparecer con la edad. Por ejemplo, dificultades para leer las letras pequeñas, cataratas, glaucoma o degeneración macular. Saber a qué prestarle atención puede ayudarte a saber cuándo necesitas un cuidado de la vista especial.
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