Optometrists from IRIS are urging Canadians to schedule an eye exam at Downtown Calgary as part of their preventive healthcare routines.

"Comprehensive eye exams can serve as early detectors for several potentially serious health conditions, ranging from diabetes and high blood pressure to certain forms of cancer," says Dr. Francis Jean, founder of IRIS.

Studies have shown that more than half of Canadians who don't have regular eye exams in Downtown Calgary chose to skip a visit with their optometrist because they believed they had good vision. An eye exam is not just required for people with impaired vision. Eye exams can help detect eye diseases and underlying conditions that may show signs in the eyes, including:

Multiple Sclerosis
Thyroid Disease
Liver Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Autoimmune Disorders
Aneurysms
Tumours
Other Brain or Neurological Disorders.

"A comprehensive eye exam at Downtown Calgary does much more than test your vision; it is an important part of maintaining your overall health," says Dr. Francis.

Comprehensive eye exams provide optometrists with a close-up look at your blood vessels, optic nerves, and many other complex eye structures, all of which may contain clues to conditions that could pose a severe risk to your health.

"Brain tumours, for example, can cause loss of peripheral vision or damage the nerves that control eye muscle function, resulting in symptoms such as abnormal eye movements or double vision. During an exam, your doctor of optometry would examine the optic nerves and test peripheral vision and eye muscle function, which can often be the first sign of a brain tumour," says Dr. Francis.

An eye exam in Downtown Calgary conducted by a doctor of optometry is much more than a sight test or screening test, which only measures how well you see. A comprehensive eye exam looks at your visual system's overall health and helps identify underlying health conditions that can show early signs in the eyes.

"Think of it as a physical for your eyes. Through a series of tests and procedures, optometrists can help detect conditions before other physical effects are noticed, allowing them to work closely with other primary health care providers to improve patient outcomes," says Dr. Francis.

Given the potential of an eye exam at Downtown Calgary to protect not just your vision but your overall health, routine exams are recommended for people of all ages. The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends adults have an eye exam every two years and annually for those over 65. Children should have their first exam between six and nine months and their second eye exam between two and five. Then, they should get an eye exam each year after starting school.

About IRIS

IRIS was created in 1990 under the vision of Dr. Francis Jean. Since then has become the largest network of optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmologists under the same banner in Canada, dedicated to improving the eye health standards of Canadians.

For the last 30 years, IRIS The Visual Group has become a leader in Canada. Our unique concept and commitment to offering top-quality products and services in the eye-care field have enabled us to establish the solid and enviable reputation we have today.

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