Comprehensive Eye Exam
FAMILY EYE EXAMS
Our thorough eye examinations offer more than just a check for 20/20 vision. We prioritize diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic eye care.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) advises annual eye exams for both children and adults. These exams are crucial not only for identifying and diagnosing vision changes or issues but also for ensuring overall eye health.
Need to Update Your Eye Prescription?
Even if you haven’t noticed any changes in your vision, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive eye exam annually. Many eye conditions, like glaucoma—a disease caused by increased eye pressure—can develop without any obvious symptoms. Regular eye exams not only help in early detection and treatment of such issues but also play a significant role in maintaining overall eye health.
Our comprehensive eye exams evaluate the health of your eyes and the clarity of your vision, ensuring your current glasses or contact lenses are functioning optimally.
Why Vision Exams are more Crucial Than Ever
In today’s world, vision demands are higher due to academic and professional pressures. With the constant use of screens and close-up work, both adults and children experience increased strain on their eyes. This can lead to headaches and visual difficulties that are often alleviated with corrective lenses or Vision Therapy.
Beyond assessing your eye health and vision quality, our exams evaluate your entire visual system, including:
- Focusing (accommodation)
- Tracking (pursuits and saccades)
- Eye teaming (binocular vision)
- Depth perception (stereopsis)
For more complex visual issues, additional testing may be required to evaluate conditions such as:
- Strabismus (crossed/wandering eye)
- Amblyopia (“Lazy eye”)
- Convergence Insufficiency
- Convergence Excess
How Often Should Adults Visit an Optometrist?
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends an annual eye exam for anyone who wears glasses or contact lenses. Even if you don’t wear corrective lenses, yearly eye exams are important for monitoring ocular health, as many conditions can go unnoticed without a professional evaluation.
For those with systemic health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, regular eye exams are even more critical. These conditions can significantly impact your vision and eye health, often necessitating more frequent exams to ensure early detection and management.
Vision/Eye Exams for Kids and Infants
How often should children see a developmental optometrist?
80% OF LEARNING HAPPENS THROUGH THE VISUAL SYSTEM
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that children undergo comprehensive vision exams at six months, three years, and five years of age, unless otherwise advised by their optometrist.
It’s particularly important for a child to have a thorough eye examination during the summer before starting kindergarten.
Once children begin school, annual eye exams are recommended. Vision encompasses more than just 20/20 acuity, and if there are concerns about learning or developmental issues, additional Developmental Vision Analysis (DVA) testing may be suggested.
At My Vision Care, we ensure that your child’s visual system is thoroughly evaluated to support their learning and development.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is it important to have an annual eye exam?
An annual eye exam is crucial because it helps detect and diagnose eye conditions early, even if you haven’t noticed any changes in your vision. Conditions like glaucoma can develop without symptoms, and regular exams ensure your overall eye health is monitored.
2. What happens during a comprehensive eye exam?
During a comprehensive eye exam, your optometrist will evaluate the health of your eyes, the quality of your vision, and how well your current glasses or contact lenses are working. They will also assess your entire visual system, including focusing, tracking, eye teaming, and depth perception.
3. How can modern lifestyles affect our vision?
Modern lifestyles, which involve extensive use of computers and other screens, place a significant strain on our eyes. This can lead to headaches, visual discomfort, and other vision problems. Regular eye exams help identify and address these issues with corrective lenses or Vision Therapy.
4. What are some signs that I might need a new prescription?
Signs that you might need a new prescription include frequent headaches, eye strain, difficulty focusing, and blurry vision. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s a good idea to schedule an eye exam.
5. Do I need an eye exam if I don’t wear glasses or contact lenses?
Yes, even if you don’t wear corrective lenses, it’s important to have an annual eye exam. Many eye conditions can go unnoticed without a professional evaluation, and regular exams help maintain your overall eye health.
6. How do systemic health conditions like diabetes affect eye health?
Systemic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure can significantly impact your vision and eye health. These conditions often necessitate more frequent eye exams to monitor and manage potential eye-related complications.
7. What is Vision Therapy, and who might need it?
Vision Therapy is a customized program of visual activities designed to correct vision problems and improve visual skills. It is often recommended for individuals experiencing visual difficulties caused by extensive screen use or close-up work.
8. What additional tests might be needed for complex visual issues?
For complex visual issues, additional tests may be required to evaluate conditions such as strabismus (crossed/wandering eye), amblyopia (lazy eye), convergence insufficiency, and convergence excess. These tests help in diagnosing and treating specific visual disorders.
