Hi everyone!
Last Friday, I finally had my eyes checked at the optometrist. It had been at least two years since my last exam, and I’d been dealing with frequent headaches. My fiancé needed a new contact lens supply, so I decided to join him for his appointment. That’s when I discovered I’m farsighted—meaning I struggle to see things up close, which was the opposite of what I expected. The good news? I don’t need to wear contacts every day, which is a relief because I can’t imagine putting those lenses in my eyes daily! Even better, I now know what’s been causing my headaches. I spend hours at the computer writing, studying, and researching, so I’ll need to wear glasses for reading, screen time, and long drives.
Please don’t skip your eye check-ups—they’re nothing to be afraid of, and they can be surprisingly fascinating. In fact, an eye doctor once helped save my Momma-Kons life, or at least gave her more time. She was experiencing flashes of light and thought they might be ocular migraines. But her eye doctor, knowing her history of cancer, urged her to see her primary care physician. She did, and after some tests, they discovered a brain tumor. Thanks to quick action, she fought it successfully. That wouldn’t have happened if her eye doctor had simply dismissed her symptoms as migraines and not recommended further investigation.
While optometrists focus on your eyes, they can also spot signs of other health issues and guide you toward the right follow-up care. Plus, trying on all those frames is genuinely fun—you get to see which styles suit you best and have a good laugh at the ones that don’t.
Chris’ Eye Exam
Take care of those peepers—they’re the only ones you’ve got!
K
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