KEEPING AN EYE ON YOUR EYES
TECHNOLOGIES FOR PROTECTING VISION
The eyes are more than windows
to the soul. With advances
in eye health technology,
they can also give a unique look
into your health.
“The eye is a real window
into what’s happening in your
body,” says NIH eye health expert
Dr. Houmam Araj. It’s a
convenient way for a doctor to
get a clear view of your blood
vessels, nerves, and connecting
tissue without surgery.
Researchers are working on
new technologies to help doctors
get a better look into the eye and
catch diseases earlier. They’re also
designing new tools to help people
with vision loss
get around in their
daily lives.
What Doctors See
Now
Getting regular eye
exams is important,
even if you think
your vision is fine.
Eye exams allow an eye care
professional to monitor your
eyes for common vision problems
and signs of disease.
“There aren’t early warning
signs for the most common eye
diseases,” says NIH eye specialist
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Dr. Rachel Bishop. “By
identifying diseases early, you
have the best treatment options
and the best chance of preserving
good vision.”
A comprehensive exam will
often include eye dilation. Af-
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