Routine eye exams (typically recommended once a year or as needed) are essential for maintaining clear vision and long-term eye health.
Eye Exams for Children, Adults and Seniors
Introduction
What Is an Eye Exam?
An eye exam is a comprehensive assessment of your eye health and vision, conducted by an optometrist. In addition to ensuring that your eyes are healthy and your vision is optimal, this exam considers your family history to detect hereditary eye conditions.
Why Get an Eye Exam?
A regular eye exam can identify problems before they become serious, such as myopia, astigmatism, or eye diseases like glaucoma. It also enhances your daily comfort by helping you find the right vision correction.
An Eye Exam Based on Your Age
Recommended Frequency of an Eye Exam
Process
What to Expect During an Eye Exam
During your visit, the optometrist will assess, diagnose, treat, and prevent eye diseases and disorders that can affect the eye and its structures. To better understand your needs, they will ask about:
- Your family history,
- Your visual habits (screen time, night driving, etc.),
- Your daily and professional activities.
The exam includes a series of precise tests, such as visual acuity assessment, intraocular pressure measurement, peripheral vision testing, and retinal health evaluation. These tests also help in the early detection of serious conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetes-related eye problems.
Why
The Benefits of an Eye Exam
Early Detection of Eye Health Issues
An exam can identify serious conditions before they cause irreversible damage.
Screening for General Health Conditions
Certain illnesses—such as diabetes, hypertension, or neurological disorders—can show visible signs in your eyes.
Vision Correction
If you have myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, or presbyopia, an exam allows the optometrist to prescribe glasses or contact lenses suited to your needs.
Preventing Complications
Regular monitoring helps prevent the worsening of visual problems or eye diseases.
Personalized Evaluation
Your optometrist will take into account your family history, lifestyle, and specific needs to provide tailored eye care and recommendations.