An Eye Exam Can Make All the Difference:

World Sight Day takes place on Thursday 8 October 2026, bringing people around the world together to raise awareness of eye health and the importance of accessible eye care. Its message, #LoveYourEyes, encourages us all to make our vision a priority – and sometimes, a routine eye examination can prove far more important than simply checking whether our glasses prescription has changed.
At Seepoint Ópticas in Jávea, a recent patient experience demonstrates exactly why.
A 53-year-old woman visited Seepoint after noticing a progressive decline in the vision of her right eye over the previous week. She had also begun seeing “floaters” and occasional flashes of light and described feeling as though she constantly needed to clean her glasses, despite the problem actually being within the eye.
During a comprehensive examination, including an assessment of the back of the eye, Seepoint optometrist Martín Barrera identified a suspicious area consistent with retinal detachment. Recognising the need for urgent attention, he immediately referred the patient to the Ophthalmology Emergency Department at Dénia Hospital.
There, the diagnosis was confirmed and appropriate treatment was carried out. Happily, when the patient later returned to Seepoint for follow-up, she was progressing well and had good vision following her treatment.
When your eyes send warning signs
Floaters, flashes of light or changes to the visual field can have many causes and do not necessarily indicate a serious condition. However, a sudden increase in floaters, flashes, or the sensation of looking through a veil, shadow or curtain should always prompt an eye examination.
Importantly, this patient experienced no pain or dramatic, sudden loss of vision. Her symptoms had developed gradually over approximately a week, illustrating why even seemingly subtle changes should not be ignored.
An eye examination is also about much more than checking whether you need new glasses.
At Seepoint, comprehensive examinations include an assessment of eye and retinal health. Digital retinal imaging allows detailed pictures of the back of the eye to be captured and stored, creating a valuable record that can be compared at future appointments to identify changes over time.
Every patient’s eyes are different, and maintaining this visual history enables Seepoint’s optometrists to provide personalised monitoring and pay close attention to new developments.
Most importantly, Seepoint’s comprehensive eye examination is free.
If it has been a while since your last eye examination – or you have noticed a change in your vision – make World Sight Day the reminder you need.
Book your free eye examination at Seepoint Ópticas Jávea on 966 463 420, via WhatsApp or at
www.seepointopticas.com.