A good number of people treat their eye health as they do their dental health, meaning they only visit the doctor when a medical emergency comes up. This approach is never advisable, as you need to monitor your overall health by having a routine appointment with your preferred optometrist. You may assume that seeing your eye doctor when you feel like your vision is perfect is a waste of money, but you would be surprised at the costs you can incur if you develop an eye problem that could have easily been preventable.

If you're one of the estimated 1.2 million Australians with diabetes, you're probably rather vigilant when it comes to managing the condition. Your doctor will advise whether you need to have regular medical assessments with them, but a lot of your care will be self-managed. Much of this self-management is related to diet and exercise, and you will be mindful of any suspected changes to your condition—essentially whether the condition seems to be worsening.