Simple Tips for Healthy Eyes: Know your family’s eye health history.

By Dr. Sherry S. Y. Wong, OD (Simply Eyes Hawaii)

Know your family’s eye health history.

Talk to your family members about their eye health history. It’s important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with a disease or condition since many are hereditary. This information will help to determine if you are at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.


About the author
Dr. Sherry S. Y. Wong is an optometrist at Simply Eyes Hawaii in Honolulu. She provides comprehensive eye exams and helps patients with dry eye, contact lenses, and preventive eye care.