OUT OF THE CORNER OF YOUR EYE

A comprehensive eye exam is of utmost importance. There is much more to good vision than the ability to look straight ahead with sufficient clarity. Among the many aspects of vision deficiency assessed in an in-depth eye exam is peripheral vision, or side vision. Many people are unaware that their peripheral limitations cause them to constantly move their gaze to focus. Because peripheral vision is so instrumental in ensuring driving safety by helping to increase reaction time significantly, it is in everyone’s best interested to be examined. While sudden loss of peripheral vision may be indicative of a detached retina, progressive loss of peripheral vision may be due to a number of causes with symptoms including decreased ability to see in dim light and an inability to navigate while walking.