The Link Between Eye Exams and Early Detection of Retinal Disease
A routine eye exam can reveal far more than whether you need stronger glasses. For many patients, it is the first opportunity to catch retinal disease before vision changes become obvious. That matters because the retina does not always send loud warnings early on. Some of the most serious retinal problems begin quietly, progress slowly, and steal sight in ways that patients do not notice until damage is already underway. I have seen that pattern repeat often enough to k