Don't Ignore, Doctor Says Eye Examination Needs To Be Done Every 6 Months To Prevent Vision Disorders

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JAKARTA - Just as the dentist recommends to check the health of the teeth and mouth at least once every six months, eye condition should also be checked regularly. Because, there are eye disorders that occur without realizing it because they are asymptomatic, such as dry eyes.

"Those who have symptoms of dry eyes are only 40 percent, the rest are asymptomatic. They are not aware, to find out that it must be found by an eye doctor. It is better to check with an eye doctor every six months," said eye specialist dr. Damara Andalia, Sp.M.

Dry eyes are a disease that is often encountered and can be triggered by various factors. This disease occurs when the production and quality of tears as lubricants decreases, if not overcome it can cause complications of open wounds on the outer layers of the eye protection aliasrinea.

According to Damara, sometimes unsophisticated dry eyes are only found when the patient is conducting a thorough body examination. Dry eye syndrome often occurs in people over the age of 50, especially women after menopause.

However, it is possible that dry eyes are also experienced by those who are younger.

"If found from the start, therapy will also be easier," said Damara. Everyone can be aware of dry eye syndrome by recognizing the subjective symptoms they feel themselves, such as discomfort in the eyes, feeling sandy, sticky and reddish.

If you feel these symptoms, try changing your lifestyle that can trigger dry eye syndrome, such as reducing the exposure of the device screen for too long or being exposed to air conditioning for a long time. Next, meet the doctor to get an objective assessment.

"It will be examined more comprehensively to determine whether the eyes are dry or mild syndrome, or are seriously ill," he said.

The doctor will check if there is an abnormality in the tears, namely from the evaporation of tears, the volume of tears, the congestion of tears and the analysis of the tear oil glands.