Eye sight problems and cure

Fortunately, eye glasses have become so "glamorized" that resistance to them is disappearing. For people in special occupations-actresses and others-who would find ordinary glasses a handicap, contact lenses which fit directly over the eyeball are often useful. 

They are expensive, not always easy to insert, and may be tolerated for only limited periods. Contact lenses, however, are constantly being improved, and your eye doctor can advise about their suitability for you. Exercises for the eyes may be helpful under some circumstances. They should not, however, be used without first consulting an eye doctor. 

There can be grave danger when exercises are used indiscriminately to try to correct vision difficulties that in reality may stem from glaucoma or some other potentially serious disorder that needs attention without delay. An ophthalmologist-an eye specialist who has had medical school and additional postgraduate training in the field-has the background to check not only for eye defects and problems per se but also for any systemic problems that may show up through the eyes.

 It is usually important to see such a specialist whenever you believe you have an eye problem. His examination and diagnosis can make a valuable contribution to maintaining your general health as well as improving your eye health. He can prescribe not only suitable glasses but also, when appropriate, helpful corrective eye exercises.