Signs of Sight Loss

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Our Doctors of Optometry in West Des Moines Want You to Know About The Signs of Sight Loss

Scheduling annual visits with an optometrist should always be on your calendar. When experiencing vision problems, going to an optometry clinic is a priority as eye doctors can evaluate the issues and recommend treatment for them. If you have the following signs of sight loss, be sure to book an appointment with Dr. Michael Lock or Dr. Jenessa Lock at Lock Family Eye Care in West Des Moines as soon as possible.

Some Warning Signs of Vision Problems

Visual changes could affect every aspect of a person’s life. Some warning signs of vision problems include:

  • Limited peripheral vision
  • Seeing dark spots across the visual field
  • While looking at a light source, you end seeing halos around them
  • A feeling that a dark curtain is falling across your field of vision
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Eye redness
  • Severe eye pain
  • Double vision or having ghost images
  • Blind spot in one eye
  • Colors appearing less vivid
  • Night vision becoming poor
  • Irritated eyes
  • Becoming sensitive to light

Treatments to Improve Vision

Sometimes, sight loss can be improved with optical aids like eyeglasses and contact lenses. Other times, it requires surgery to correct the problem. Cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma are a few eye diseases that need surgery to stop the progression and save as much vision as possible. Lifestyle changes may be needed to improve vision as well.

Let Dr. Michael Lock and Dr. Jenessa Lock Help You with Your Sight Loss

Sight loss does not need to be in your life. Get your eyes examined today by our optometrists at Lock Family Eye Care in West Des Moines. Contact our optometry office today by calling 515-267-1312 to make an appointment.

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