Do you remember the last time you had a comprehensive eye exam? Yearly or bi- yearly eye exams are important for everyone. This is because eye exams check for more than just visual acuity. They also check for common eye diseases, like glaucoma, cataract and age-related macular degeneration. As well as detect changes to the eyes caused by systemic diseases like diabetes.
Our eyes have been called “the window to our soul.” It turns out, they also are often a very effective window to our overall health. Systemic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension are all visible by changes noted in the eyes.
Benefits of Eye Exams
Adults, children and senior citizens all need yearly eye exams. Individuals with chronic health problems, like high blood pressure and diabetes, may need eye exams more often.
- Catch refractive errors early
- Catch other diseases early
- Get your eyes tested for common eye diseases
Eye Exam Scheduling
Children, adults and seniors should schedule yearly eye exams. If you have a chronic disease, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes, or an eye condition, like glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration, more frequent eye exams may be needed.
Children: Yearly Eye Examinations
Adults below age 50 : Bi-annual examinations
Adults below age 50 with systemic conditions and over age 50 - annual, unless advised otherwise.
Even if you think you have perfect vision, an annual eye exam can be one of the best things you can do to protect the overall health and wellness of you and your loved ones.
To schedule an appointment for your next eye exam, give our office a call today at 780-8287 for our Freeport location or 746-3937 for our Aranguez location.
