Eye care

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Do you include eye care in your overall health care? If you see well, it may be easy to forget about routine eye care. But it's important. Regular eye exams can give your eye care specialist a chance to help you with vision changes and find eye problems at the earliest stage.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you might think about laser eye surgery to correct your vision. Learn about the risks and benefits of surgery and whether it's a good choice for you.

Also think about vision problems that tend to occur as you age. These include having a hard time reading small print, as well as getting cataracts, glaucoma or macular degeneration. Learning what to watch for can help you know when you need special eye care.

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Oct. 10, 2023

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