Eye exams can reveal a lot about your health

THEY may be the windows to the soul, but eyes can also give a clear view of what’s occurring in less ethereal parts of the body. In fact, an eye test could reveal a life or death situation.

“Getting an eye examination is a bit like getting a whole physical examination,” says ophthalmic surgeon Dr Steve Schallhorn. “There are a variety of eye and general health conditions that can be picked up in an eye examination that are essentially silent.”

Here’s how a simple eye test could help save your life.