Dental, Hearing, and Vision Care

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"I keep better track of when my pets need their checkups than when I need checkups myself. I can't seem to remember the next time I need to visit the dentist or get my eyes checked. So I've started to ask my dentist and doctor when I need my next appointment. I write it down in my Pocket Guide to Good Health for Adults."

—Narong P.

Getting the checkups you need for your teeth and gums, vision, and hearing is an important part of your health care. This section tells you how to take care of your teeth and gums and can help you decide whether you need your hearing and vision checked. Keep track of these checkups with your Checkups and Tests Record (PDF file, 21 KB, PDF Help; Text Version).

Teeth and Gums

Vision

What Is Glaucoma, and Should You Be Tested for It? Glaucoma can lead to vision problems and even cause blindness. Glaucoma is more common in people older than 45 than it is earlier in life. Early treatment—with medicine, surgery, or both—can prevent or delay the serious vision problems caused by glaucoma. You are more likely to get glaucoma, and you should see an eye doctor for a glaucoma test, if: You are severely near-sighted. You have diabetes. You have a family history of glaucoma. You are older than 65 or older than 40 and black.

If you have vision problems, eyeglasses or contact lenses can improve your vision. Doctors also have other ways to improve your vision and prevent you from losing your sight. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are having trouble with your vision.

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