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What Your Eyes Can Reveal About Your Health
Letterkenny based optician Andrea Devins is urging people across Donegal to prioritise their eye health, not just for vision correction, but as a vital check-up for their overall wellbeing. With over 18 years of experience, Andrea has seen first-hand how routine eye exams can uncover serious underlying health issues – often before any symptoms appear.
“Most people think of an eye exam as something you book when your vision gets blurry, or you need new glasses, but your eyes can reveal important clues about your overall health – often before any other symptoms appear.”
“At Andrea Devins Opticians, we routinely detect signs of health issues that go far beyond vision. Your eyes are one of the only parts of the body where a trained professional can directly view blood vessels and nerves, making a routine eye test more powerful than many people realise.”
What Conditions Can Be Detected Through an Eye Test?
Here are just some of the health conditions that may be detected as part of our extensive 45-minute eye examination:
Diabetes: Changes in the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina) can indicate diabetic retinopathy, often before the person is aware they have diabetes.
High Blood Pressure: Narrowed or leaking blood vessels in the eye can suggest hypertension, sometimes even in those with no symptoms.
High Cholesterol: Certain types of retinal plaque or yellow rings around the cornea can signal elevated cholesterol levels.
Autoimmune Diseases: Conditions like lupus or multiple sclerosis can show up as inflammation in different parts of the eye.
Brain Tumours or Aneurysms: While rare, pressure on the optic nerve or unusual eye movements can suggest neurological issues.
Thyroid Problems: Bulging eyes or eyelid changes can be early signs of thyroid disease.
Cancer: Melanomas can occasionally be found in or behind the eye, and some cancers elsewhere in the body can spread to the eye.
But I Feel Fine – Why Should I Get Checked?
That’s exactly the point. Many of these conditions show no symptoms in their early stages. An eye test is often the first place they’re picked up. It’s not about waiting until something feels wrong- it’s about staying ahead of your health.
At Andrea Devins Opticians, our extensive 45 minute eye exams include high-resolution retinal imagery and an in-depth screening of the eye, giving us a detailed view of your eye health and its connection to your wider wellbeing.
A 45-Minute Test Could Help Save Your Sight – or Your Life
“An eye test isn’t just about getting the right prescription – it could be a vital check-up for your whole body. If it’s been more than two years since your last eye exam, now is the time to prioritise your health.” Your eyes are telling a story – make sure you’re listening!
Andrea Devins Opticians is located at the Letterkenny Forte Retail Park, F92 V602.
To book your eye test today:
Call Us: (074) 920-6191
Visit our Website:www.andreadevinsopticians.ie
Book Online:https://andrea-devins-opticians.eu1.cliniko.com/bookings
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