7 Saves Your Sight
Clear
vision is something many of us take for granted, but thanks
to "7 Saves Your Sight," many area residents can
give their eyes a second look. A free and simple test is all
it takes to detect future vision problems.
Medical care is so advanced, doctors can diagnose you in a
matter of minutes, and some tests you can do at home. The
"7 Saves Your Sight" vision screening program is one example.
It is fast, easy and available at your local CVS pharmacy.
The question everyone seems to have about this test is: Does
it really work?
"With our increased knowledge of vision science and how the
visual system work, this test is much more sensitive and specific
to the size mechanisms used in how we see things," Arthur
Ginsberg, Ph.D., a vision scientist, said.
The
test does work and work well, but it is important to understand
one thing, this eye exam does not tell you what is wrong,
only if something needs to get a second look. Don't expect
any at-home health exam to give you a diagnosis -- that is
something that only medically trained experts can do.
The
best thing that at-home tests can do is give you more knowledge
about your body.
"I have thought about what the results mean in general with
eye sight and how precious it is," Kimberly Burk, who took
the vision test, said.
