Welcome to our page on comprehensive eye exams, a crucial component of maintaining both your vision and overall health, irrespective of your age or physical condition.
A thorough eye exam is more than just determining your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. It involves a detailed assessment of your eyes for common diseases, evaluating how well your eyes function together, and considering your eyes as indicators of your overall health.
During a comprehensive eye exam, we conduct a series of tests and procedures designed to thoroughly examine and evaluate the health of your eyes and the quality of your vision. These tests range from basic ones, such as reading an eye chart, to more complex procedures that use sophisticated equipment to examine the health of your eye tissues.
Eye care specialists recommend that you undergo a complete eye exam every one to three years, with the frequency depending on your age, risk factors, and physical health.
Children's Eye Exams: Statistics suggest that a significant percentage of preschoolers and school-aged children experience vision problems. The American Optometric Association (AOA) advises that children should have their eyes examined at six months, at age three, and before starting school. Thereafter, children without vision problems or risk factors should have eye exams at least every two years. Those with existing vision issues or risk factors may need more frequent exams. Key risk factors include premature birth, developmental delays, eye misalignment, family history of eye disease, a history of eye injury, or other physical illnesses.
Eye Exams for Adults: The AOA recommends yearly eye exams for adults who use eyeglasses or contacts. Adults who don't need vision correction should still have an eye exam every two to three years until the age of 40, and more frequently if they have conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure that can affect eye health. Beyond the age of 40, annual or biennial exams are advised to check for age-related issues like presbyopia, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
Vision After 60: As the risk of eye diseases increases with age, annual exams are highly recommended for everyone over 60 years.
Remember, regular eye exams are key to maintaining good vision and identifying potential health issues before they become serious. Our commitment is to ensure that you receive the most comprehensive eye care to protect your vision throughout your life.