Why preventive care is so important
Some eye diseases are discovered late, because people can quickly get used to new visual impressions. Thorough and regular screening can prevent serious disease progression through early detection.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Elevated blood glucose levels can damage the blood vessels of the retina. As a result, the visual cells are no longer supplied with sufficient blood. Regular checks, even with well-controlled diabetes, can immediately reveal changes in the retina.
Cataract Prevention
In case of a cataract, the clear lens of the eye progressively loses transparency. This disease is mostly age-related. However, metabolic disorders or eye injuries can also promote cataracts. The development of a cataract can be monitored by preventive examinations and, if necessary, treated by the ophthalmologist by means of an operation.
Glaucoma Prevention
Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve and retina. The disease usually begins without symptoms and should therefore not be underestimated.
From the age of 40, regular check-ups are advisable, as the frequency of the disease increases here.
Age-related Macular Degeneration
In age-related macular degeneration, AMD for short, visual cells in the center of the retina, which are responsible for central and color vision, perish from the age of approximately 60.
There are two different forms of AMD, and it is important to react quickly as soon as the first signs of AMD appear. Precise preventive examinations can help here.