{"id":479,"date":"2019-05-05T02:40:38","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T02:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palmettoeyeandlaser.com\/?p=479"},"modified":"2019-05-05T02:40:38","modified_gmt":"2019-05-05T02:40:38","slug":"what-are-some-signs-that-you-might-need-an-eye-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.palmettoeyeandlaser.com\/blog\/what-are-some-signs-that-you-might-need-an-eye-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Some Signs That You Might Need an Eye Exam?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\n

Many patients in Boiling Springs put off getting their eyes examined regularly and wait until they notice a problem before scheduling an appointment with one of our doctors<\/a>. Below are several signs that it may be time to schedule your next eye exam<\/a> at Palmetto Eye & Laser Center: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequent Headaches<\/strong>\n\u2013 A routine eye exam can uncover a few issues that may be causing headaches. In\nsome cases staring at the computer screen for too long or working in overly\nbright or dim light may be the culprit. There are also some common eye\nconditions that can cause headaches such as astigmatism, hyperopia or presbyopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Squinting<\/strong> \u2013 If\nyou find yourself squinting, it may be time for a prescription update. While\nsquinting won\u2019t hurt your eyes, it is a sign that your eyes may need more\nassistance in viewing certain things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry, Itchy Eyes<\/strong> \u2013 While dry eyes are caused by a variety of things, your doctor will be able to advise you on the best treatment.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vision Changes<\/strong> \u2013\nAny change in vision is a sign that an eye exam should be scheduled. Common\nchanges include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n