Your Eye Site

Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care
Dr. Alan N. Glazier
Optometrist

For Appointment or General Info, Contact Us At:

15200 Shady Grove Road
Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: (301) 670-1212
Fax: (301) 216-9692

Health Quiz

Exercise, good nutrition and the proper amount of rest all help build your body's endurance. But did you know there are things you can do to build your eyes' endurance? Taking care of your eyes will make seeing easier. Take this quiz to see if your eye care habits need a shape-up. Check the answer that most applies to you:

		Almost Always	Sometimes	Seldom/Never
1.	Do you take a 10 minute break every hour or two from close work like reading or working at a Computer screen?
2.	Do you use a lamp for extra lighting when doing close work like reading or sewing?
3.	Do you watch television from a distance five times the width of the TV screen?
4.	Do you wear safety glasses or goggles when doing eye-hazardous work or participating in sports activities?
5.	Do you wear sunglasses that block out ultraviolet rays and 75 to 90 percent of the sunlight?
		Almost Always	Sometimes	Seldom/Never
6.	Do you stress service over "bargain" prices when seeking eye care?
7.	Do you watch for symptoms that indicate prompt need for an eye examination?
8.	Do you clean your glasses or contact lenses as instructed? (Check "Almost Always" if you do not wear prescription lenses.)
9.	Do you carry a spare pair of glasses or contact lenses when traveling? (Check "Almost Always" if you do not wear prescription lenses.)
10.	Do you have a thorough eye examination once a year?