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How Often Should an Optometrist Examine My Eyesight?

Thinking about making an appointment with an optometrist so you can make sure your eyesight is in good condition? The last thing you want to do is jeopardize your vision, making it necessary for you to make regular appointments with an experienced optometrist. When you do, you will undergo necessary eye examination procedures that allow you to understand the current health of your eyes.

About optometry eye examinations

Want to know how an optometrist performs their eye examinations? A comprehensive eye examination requires an optometrist to first understand your history, as this allows for better treatment. Then you will need to undergo certain tests to determine things like how clearly you can see, your depth perception, your peripheral vision and your eye muscle movements. Next, optometrists will use special instruments in order to understand the overall health of your eyes. If additional testing is required based on the results from these tests, additional steps may be taken.

According to the American Optometric Association, early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems can help prevent vision loss.

How often should an optometrist examine one’s eyesight?

It depends on each individual persons situation when it comes to how often they should make an appointment with an optometrist to undergo eye examinations. The list below includes general information on how often someone should make an appointment with an optometrist in order to examine their eyesight.

Once a year

Those who are over the age of 61 should make an eye examination appointment with an optometrist at least once a year in order to have their eyesight evaluated. The reason why it is important for those who reach a certain age to undergo eye examinations more often is because there are many eye-related problems that are directly connected to one’s age.

Every two years

Those who are in between the ages of 18 and 60 need to make eye examination appointments about every two years with an experienced optometrist.

Three to four times a year

It is necessary for those who are either living with eye problems or are living with certain risks that increase their chances of experiencing eye problems to have their eyes examined by an optometrist more often. This includes those who have already been diagnosed with or have a family history of eye disease, have been diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, have undergone eye surgery or experienced a previous eye injury.

Would you like to make an appointment with us today?

We can make an optometrist appointment for you as soon as you give us a call.  Let us know what a convenient time for you to come in and we can get you scheduled. Whether you have been making regular optometry appointments or are overdue for an eye examination, we can provide you with the eye care services you need to ensure that your overall vision is in good health. Any questions? We are here for you!

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