Do you know when you need to make an appointment with your Baton Rouge, LA, eye doctors, Dr. John Couvillion, Dr. Barbara Noguchi, Dr. Robert Mason and Dr. Jorge Jimenez of Retina & Vitreous of Louisiana? It’s a good idea to schedule a visit in the Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Covington, Hammond, New Roads, Opelousas, or Zachary office in these situations:

• Your Vision Is Blurry: Blurry vision may mean that you need a new prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Nearsightedness or farsightedness isn’t the only reason that your vision may be blurry. Many eye conditions and diseases can also cause blurred vision. If you’ve noticed changes in your vision recently, it’s a good idea to make an appointment with your Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Covington, Hammond, New Roads, Opelousas, or Zachary ophthalmologist.
• It’s Been a While Since You’ve Had an Eye Exam: Regular exams offer a simple way to protect your eyesight. In addition to determining if you need a new (or initial) prescription for glasses or contacts, your eye doctor thoroughly examines every part of your eye and performs a few tests, including a glaucoma test. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, causing permanent vision damage, yet often has no symptoms. Thanks to regular eye exams, your doctor can detect problems early and offer treatments that will help you protect your vision.
• You Have an Eye Condition or Disease: Visiting your eye doctor for follow-up appointments is particularly important if you have an eye disease or condition, like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, inherited retinal disease, or other diseases and conditions.
• You Have a Higher Risk of Developing an Eye Disease: If you’re more likely to develop an eye disease, regular appointments will ensure that you receive the treatment you need if you ever experience a problem. For example, if you have diabetes, you may be at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy, a condition that occurs when blood vessels in your retina leak blood or fluids.

Need to see your eye doctor in Baton Rouge, LA? Call Dr. John Couvillion, Dr. Barbara Noguchi, Dr. Robert Mason and Dr. Jorge Jimenez of Retina & Vitreous of Louisiana, at (225) 768-8833 to schedule an appointment in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Covington, Hammond, New Roads, Opelousas, or Zachary office.