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 Edwin Y. Endo, OD Optometrists, Eye Doctors Of Honolulu

Leading Provider in Professional Optometry Eye Care and highly regarded establishment offering state of the art Practice & progressive Vision eye exams with Excellence. The Art of Caring.

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Common visual problems based on age

 
  1. Preschoolers: We check for amblyopia (lazy eyes), color vision, depth perception, visual aEdit
  2. nd motor developmental & perceptual analysis (ADHD), eye turns, chronic tearing, red eye with mucous, learning difficulties, eye safety & UV protecting sunglasses. 
  3. Children: Allergies, red or irritated eyes, chronic rubbing of eyes, trouble focusing, reading problems, ADHD, dyslexia, computerized vision training, sports vision & safety eyewear, & sunglasses.
  4. Teenagers: Contact Lenses including colors, fashionable & trendy eyewear "for the glamorous you", computer or electronic game glasses. Eyedrops to make your eyes look great & cool. Cool Gunnar gaming eyewear. Stress relieving glasses to eliminate eyestrain. Sun protection. 
  5. Young Adults: Stress relieving lenses for reading, digital computer glasses, contacts for dry eyes, special medications for red, dry, itchy & puffy eyes. Lasik Surgery. Cosmetic & Nutritional counseling & guidance to make you look good and full of energy & vitality. Nutritional guidance. Maui Jim, Oakley Sunglasses. Latisse . Blue light blocking glasses. Lasik Pre & Post-care management.
  6. Matured Adults: Newest progressive addition lenses with extra fast transition with Polaroid lenses (Vantage), reading glasses, multifocal contact lenses, nutritional guidance for cataracts, macular disease and glaucoma treatments, & anti-aging counseling to make you feel & look younger & revitalized. Heart disease, diabetes and cancer guidance. Cataract Pre & Post-care management and guidance.
  7. Geriatrics: Special reading/computer/hobby glasses to prolong reading, medications for dry, teary & gritty eyes and chronic eye infections, & vision enhancement counseling. Proper nutrition guidance including glaucoma and macular degeneration. Good health and wellness counseling.

Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. You might think your vision is fine or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure. When it comes to common vision problems, some people don’t realize they could see better with glasses or contact lenses. In addition, many common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration often have no warning signs. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect these diseases in their early stages.

Know your family’s eye health history. Talk to your family members about their eye health history. It’s important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with a disease or condition since many are hereditary. This will help to determine if you are at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.

Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. If you are having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor.

Quit smoking or never start. Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. Research has linked smoking to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness.ii,iii

Give your eyes a rest. If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focusing on any one thing, you sometimes forget to blink and your eyes can get fatigued. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. This can help reduce eyestrain.

Practice workplace eye safety. Employers are required to provide a safe work environment. When protective eyewear is required as a part of your job, make a habit of wearing the appropriate type at all times and encourage your coworkers to do the same.

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Preventive Screening Guidelines for Healthy Adults

10 Must-Do Health Screenings

  1. Schedule an exam and cleaning with your dentist
  2. Get your eyes checked and ask about an OCT for Glaucoma, and ARMD
  3. Plan a bone density test
  4. Get a flu shot
  5. Check if you need a tetanus booster
  6. Get a shingles vacination if over 60
  7. See your primary care doctor for a physical
  8. Ask if you are due for a mammogram or colonoscopy
  9. Check your cholesterol levels and blood pressure numbers
  10. Schedule a hearing test

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