Routine Care
Comprehensive Eye Exams
For the Whole Family
When you need to update your eyeglass/contact prescription, a comprehensive eye exam becomes your next step. This exam encompasses various tests and procedures that thoroughly evaluate the health of your eyes and the quality of your vision.
These exams go beyond determining your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. They also play a vital role in identifying common eye diseases, assessing the coordination of your eyes, and evaluating your overall health based on the condition of your eyes. Tests range from simple assessments, like reading an eye chart, to more advanced techniques like utilizing digital retinal imaging technology to examine the health of your retinas.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) advises an annual eye exam for individuals who wear eyeglasses or contacts, but, even if you do not usually require vision correction, it is still important to have an eye exam each year. For those over 40, it is advisable to undergo an eye examination every year to detect common age-related eye problems like presbyopia, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
As the risk of eye disease tends to increase with age, it is crucial for individuals aged 60 and above to have an annual eye exam. For individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, and other disorders that can affect vision and eye health, doctors often recommend more frequent examinations.
Eye care should be a priority for everyone, regardless of visual correction needs, age, and physical health.
