Comprehensive eye tests are essential for maintaining ocular health and monitoring for signs of eye disease injury, allergy, infection, or visual motor deficits and neurological impairment. The question is: How frequently are such examinations necessary?
Age and health are important factors in determining the ideal frequency of such testing. While reputable optometric organizations offer general guidelines the most accurate determination should always come from your personal eye doctor. Depending on the nature of the testing, such assessments can take 30-90 minutes
The American Optometric Association recommends the following guidelines for scheduling eye assessments:
High Risk: Once, or as recommended by an optometrist
High Risk: Once, or as recommended
High Risk: Once, or as recommended
High Risk: Annually, or as recommended
High Risk: Every 2 years or as recommended
High Risk: Annually, or as recommended
Those with higher risk factors requiring more frequent testing include:
If you notice symptoms of eye related injury, infection, allergy, visual-motor, or neurological deficits, contact your optometrist as soon as possible. Depending on the severity, emergency medical intervention may be necessary. Be careful to look for any symptoms following a head injury or trauma.
Signs that warrant attention include:
There are several measures you can take to maintain your eye health.
Regular eye tests assess visual acuity. Comprehensive eye exams are essential for maintaining overall visual health. While age, health, and family history are important factors in determining the frequency of testing, speak with an optometrist to determine how frequently you should schedule both types of evaluations to maintain your ocular health.
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