Why is an optometrist in Olympia so important?

Annual eye exams provide more than the assurance that your prescription is up to date. A comprehensive exam gives your doctor (like Dr. Jeske at our Olympia eye clinic) the opportunity to rule out underlying vision problems or eye disease such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Did you know that an eye doctor can detect the signs of chronic disease years before a patient experiences any symptoms? This is because an eye exam provides the only unobstructed view of a person’s blood vessels.

Eye exams should be an important part of your health plan. A 2011 report from VSP Vision Care identifies the cities where residents get their eyes checked most often:

• Providence, RI
• Wichita, KS
• Raleigh, NC
• Birmingham, AL
• Denver, CO
• Columbus, OH
• Dayton, OH
• San Jose, CA
• Oklahoma City, OK
• Sacramento, CA

But wait, no Washington city makes it into the top ten? Make it your goal this month to schedule your family’s annual eye exams at our relaxed, boutique-style eye care clinic in the heart of downtown Olympia.