Eye Exams For the Whole Family
Routine eye exams are important, regardless of your age or physical health. During a complete eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, but will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health.
Need an Eye Exam to Update Your Prescription?
A comprehensive eye exam includes a number of tests and procedures to examine and evaluate the health of your eyes and the quality of your vision. These tests range from simple ones, like having you read an eye chart, to complex tests, such as using a high-powered lens to examine the health of the tissues inside of your eyes.
Eye care experts recommend you have a complete eye exam every year to assess your risk for potentially damaging eye conditions, as well as to keep on top of any changes in vision you may be experiencing.
Eye Care for Everyone
How Often Do You Need to See the Optometrist, Based on Age?
The AOA recommends an annual eye exam for any patient who wears eyeglasses or contacts. If you don't normally need vision correction, you still need an eye exam every year. Doctors often recommend more frequent eye examinations for people with diabetes, high blood pressure and other disorders, because many diseases can have an impact on vision and eye health.
Since the risk of eye disease continues to increase with advancing age, everyone over the age of 60 should be examined annually.
If you are over 40, it's a good idea to have your eyes examined every one to two years to check for common age-related eye problems such as presbyopia, cataracts and macular degeneration.
Are Eye Exams Covered by Insurance?
Many vision insurance plans cover routine eye exams, making it easier for you to maintain your eye health. Coverage varies depending on your insurance provider, but most plans cover the cost of annual exams, and some may also offer discounts on glasses or contact lenses.
If you’re unsure about your specific coverage, our team is here to help you navigate your insurance benefits and ensure you receive the care you need.
Pediatric Eye Exams and Care
Some experts estimate that approximately 5% to 10% of pre-schoolers and 25% of school-aged children have vision problems. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), all children should have their eyes examined at 6 months of age, at age 3, and again at the start of school.
Children without vision problems or risk factors for eye or vision problems should then continue to have their eyes examined every year throughout school.
Children with existing vision problems or risk factors should have their eyes examined more frequently. Common risk factors for vision problems include:
- premature birth
- developmental delays
- turned or crossed eyes
- family history of eye disease
- history of eye injury
- other physical illness or disease
The AOA recommends that children who wear eyeglasses or contact lenses should have their eyes examined at least every 12 months or according to their optometrist's instructions. Read more about Pediatric Eye Exams.
At iSight of Denison, we believe early detection is key to maintaining lifelong vision health. Our pediatric eye exams are designed to ensure your child’s eyes are developing properly. Regular eye exams help identify issues like nearsightedness, lazy eye, or color blindness, which can impact learning and development.
By offering comprehensive pediatric eye care, we can address these problems early, providing treatments that support your child’s long-term vision and overall well-being. Schedule your child's eye exam today to ensure their vision is clear and healthy.
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