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Eye Exams

Often times, your eye doctor is the first to detect potentially serious medical conditions during your comprehensive eye exam. In addition, many eye diseases have no early warning symptoms, and millions of Americans suffer from poor vision. A comprehensive eye exam includes a dilated, magnified and stereoscopic look at the optic nerve. A refraction is performed to measure visual acuity that can be used to calculate your glasses or contact lens prescription. An intraocular pressure test will be performed, which is often utilized in diagnosing glaucoma. In some cases, other diagnostic tests may be performed to evaluate your overall eye health.

Age 65 and Older

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends yearly exams at age 65 to rule out glaucoma, cataracts or other age-related eye conditions.

Age 40 to 64

The adult a middle age groups can be affected by eye problems. Early intervention with periodic eye exams can detect disease early.

Age 20 to Age 39

Individuals between ages 20 to 39 should schedule eye exams if there is a noticeable change in vision or at least once between the ages of 20 to 29 and at least twice between the ages of 30-39.

Ages 3 to 19

From ages 3 to 19 these screenings can be performed during regular check-up appointments.

Before Age 5 and Infants

Generally, your newborn should be evaluated in the nursery for general eye health in the nursery.

Children should be initially screened at ages 3 and 5 by an eye care professional for the following:

  • Stabismus (crossed eye)
  • Amblyopia (lazy eye)
  • Ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid)
  • Refractive Errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism)