3 Signs You Need to See an Eye Doctor

People often refer to the eyes as the windows to the soul because eyes can reveal so much information about a person's emotional, psychological and even physical health state. It is for this reason that you need to take good care of your eyes. Unfortunately, most people take their eyesight for granted and never bother themselves with regular eye checkups. The adage, 'you never know what you have until you lose it', applies perfectly for your eye's health. Regular eye checkups are critical, and this article highlights keys signs that indicate you need to visit your eye doctor. 

Abnormal Squinting for Days -- If you wake up in the morning to bright light, then it is normal to squint. If there is dirt on your eye, then it is normal to squint a few times. However, if you have been squinting a lot for days on end, then that is abnormal. Most people think that this is normal, especially those people that work in front of a computer for hours. The urge to squint comes from the need to change the shape of your eye so that only a limited amount of light goes through for easy focus. However, it is impossible to squint forever; therefore, the only recourse you have is to see your eye doctor and get your squinting problem solved. 

Never Had an Eye Checkup -- As mentioned earlier, most people take their eyesight for granted because their eyes feel normal. However, there is a lot of stuff your eyes are exposed to; therefore, you cannot guarantee that your eyesight will remain healthy until old age. If you have never been to an eye doctor before, it might be the time to do so, especially if you're a middle-aged person. The reason for this is that as you age, your eyes become susceptible to diseases that may, in the end, affect your eyesight. The sooner you make that appointment with an eye doctor, the better. 

Persistent Watery Eyes -- When you yawn and your eyes well up, that is normal. However, if you continuously have watery eyes, then it could be a sign that you have a problem. A healthy eye needs various biochemical fluids to keep it moist and functional. Lack of these fluids forces your system to compensate, and that is how you end up with constantly watery eyes. Although you can try over-the-counter eye drops to lubricate your eyes, it is often a good idea to see your eye doctor, especially if nothing changes after 48 hours of using the eye drops.

To learn more, contact an eye doctor.