Advice for a
healthy vision

Your eyesight is precious. Learn how to look after it properly and prevent eye health problems.

Over 40 years of age

Recommended examinations

Annual eye examinations, including:

  • Visual acuity
  • Near and distant refraction
  • Intraocular pressure
  • Examination of the anterior segment of the eye
  • Examination of the fundus and optic nerve

Possible conditions

  • Presbyopia (tired eyes)
  • Intraocular pressure
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Cataracts (age over 50)
  • AMD (age over 50)

Signs of eye problems

  • Head, neck and back ache
  • Difficulty seeing close objects
  • Tired, dry or red eyes or discomfort
  • Frequent tearing
  • Distorted vision and impaired visual acuity
  • Blurred vision

* Regardless of age, for patients with refractive defects (especially high myopia), diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia, vascular problems or a history of eye disease, examinations should be performed annually.