Colonial Heights Location

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

Open for scheduling- No Doctor

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Open for scheduling- No Doctor

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Legacy Eye Care – Colonial Heights

Preserving and protecting your eyesight is an essential component of overall health. Regular eye exams from a professional eye doctor allow you to accomplish this. At Legacy Eye Care, we have been providing residents of Chester, Petersburg, and Colonial Heights, VA with reliable eye care services for many years. Read on to learn more about the benefits of annual eye exams. 

Preventative Care

Many eye conditions do not present any noticeable symptoms, and only an exam can detect issues. Fluctuations in your vision are common, especially with aging. Even a small change in your vision could affect your prescription. Out-of-date prescriptions cause eye strain, headaches, dry eyes, and other agitating symptoms. Routine exams are important for detecting serious eye conditions like glaucoma or macular degeneration before they are allowed to progress. These diseases have no initial symptoms, and they can only be detected by an eye care professional. 

Eye Exams Help Predict Overall Health

Excellent eye health is a great predictor of overall health. Thorough eye exams can help predict other health issues, including:

• High Blood Pressure: Tears in the blood vessels of your eyes are a sign of hypertension.
• High Cholesterol: Rings around the cornea or yellowish tint may indicate high cholesterol.
• Cancer: Eye structure abnormalities may indicate the presence of eye cancer.
• Diabetes: Leaking blood and fluid from the retina is a symptom of diabetes. 
• Autoimmune Disorders: Diseases like lupus cause inflammation of the eyes. 

Eye Exams for All Ages

You should have an annual eye exam regardless of your age. Children should have their first exam at the start of kindergarten, and routine exams are even more important if you wear glasses or contacts. You are more likely to experience vision-related issues as you age, so routine exams become vital after the age of 40. Learn about your family history of eye disease and discuss any issues with your optometrist 

Schedule an Appointment with Our Optometrist in Colonial Heights

At Legacy Eye Care, we have years of experience providing patients with reliable eye care services at our Colonial Heights location. When it comes to eye health, preventative care is the most desirable avenue. This allows our eye doctor to detect serious eye health issues and provide the corresponding treatment before vision loss is allowed to occur. For more information on our eye care services or to schedule an appointment with our optometrist, call us today at (804) 520-4390.