COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS

While young, healthy patients with good vision only require eye exams once or twice a decade, older patients (past 50 or so) should plan on an eye exam every two or three years. For those with a history of eye problems or disease, your ophthalmologist may require more frequent visits to monitor your vision.

If you experience any changes in your vision between regularly scheduled visits you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Early detection of problems and treatment of problems can be the key to preventing loss of vision.

Comprehensive eye exams for adults may include the following:

Review of family and personal health history
Examination of the interior and exterior of the eye for signs of eye disease or general health problems such as diabetes or hardening of the arteries
Eye pressure and field of vision tests to diagnose glaucoma
Refraction to determine glasses or contact lens prescription
Slit lamp examination and dilated examination