I realized a few weeks ago that it had been a really long time since I’d seen my eye doctor, so I made an appointment right away, and I’m so glad I did! Not only has my prescription changed, my eye doctor also caught an eye infection before it started! If you’re not sure whether or not you need to see your eye doctor, keep reading! This is my list of 7 reasons to see your eye doctor.

1. It’s been a year

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My eye doctor says it’s a great idea to have your eyes examined each year. She says that as we age, even as young people, our eyesight can change a lot in a short period of time… and she says your eye doctor can spot a lot of problems before they get noticeably bad, and that can even mean saving your eyesight!

2. Frequent headaches

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If you have frequent headaches, you might need to see your eye doctor to see if they might be caused by eye strain, which can be caused when you don’t realize you need a better prescription, and keep wearing your old glasses and contacts.

3. Blurry vision

If you think your vision might be a little blurry, then chances are, you need a new prescription! You may also have an eye health issue, so see your eye doctor right away!