Your eyes are good at adapting, which means vision changes can creep up slowly. Here are five common signs it is time to schedule an exam.
1. Things look blurry
Whether it is road signs, your phone, or the TV, blur that comes and goes (or sticks around) is the most common reason people finally book an exam.
2. Frequent headaches or eye strain
Straining to focus all day can leave you with headaches, tired eyes, or that worn-out feeling by evening, especially with a lot of screen time.
3. You are squinting more
Squinting temporarily sharpens focus, so if you catch yourself doing it often, your eyes may be asking for help.
4. Trouble seeing at night
Glare from headlights or difficulty driving after dark can signal a vision change worth checking.
5. You are holding things farther away
If menus and texts are easier to read at arm's length, that is a classic sign it is time for an exam.