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Adult Comprehensive Eye
Exams
At Drs. Gundersen & Zuker, we believe that there is so
much more to a comprehensive eye-health and vision examination than just an accurate
glasses prescription. People who wear corrective lenses will need more frequent exams. You should also see a doctor if you notice blurred vision, double vision or a loss of vision. If you struggle to read road signs, have trouble seeing the television or have difficulty reading, you should have your eyes checked. Frequent headaches aren't necessarily a sign of vision problems, unless they come with other symptoms.
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, glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Because the risk of eye disease continues to increase with advancing age, everyone over the age of 60 should be examined annually. The American Optometric Association provides the general guidelines shown below. Ask your eyecare professional what interval is right for you.
Recommended Examination Frequency for the Adult Patient
| Patient Age or Situation | Examination Interval if Asymptomatic/Risk-Free | Examination Interval
if at Risk |
|---|
| 18 to 40 years | Every two to three years | Every one to two years or as recommended |
| 41 to 60 years | Every two years | Every one to two years or as recommended |
| 61 and older | Annually | Annually or as recommended |
People who wear
eyeglasses or contact lenses | Annually or as recommended | Annually or as recommended |
| Reprinted with permission from the American Optometric Association |
A summary of our comprehensive adult eye-health and vision
examination includes:
- Detailed patient history
- Measurement of current visual acuity
- Evaluation of current glasses prescriptions
- Vision related screening tests including pupil testing,
eye movements, and visual fields
- Measurement of the intra-ocular pressure to evaluate
glaucoma risk
- Screening blood pressure testing
- Detailed near vision analysis including alignment and
focusing posture
- Determination of the refractive state of the eyes to
identify the need for a glasses prescription, taking into
account special visual demands and needs
- Detailed assessment of external and internal ocular
health, including pupil dilation, and related systemic
health conditions
- Thorough education and consultation with the patient
regarding his or her visual, ocular, and related systemic
health care status, including recommendations for treatment,
management, and future care.
The Pediatric Eye and Vision
Examination
Vision disorders are the fourth most common disability in
the United States and the most prevalent handicapping
condition during childhood. Studies show that one out of 10
children is at risk from undiagnosed vision problems.
At Drs. Gundersen & Zuker, we follow the American Optometric
Association’s guidelines and advocate early, preventative eye
care including examinations at the following ages:
- 6 to 12 months old ,
- 3 years old,
- before entering first grade,
- every 1 to 2 years, as advised by your eye doctor.
Some experts estimate that approximately one in 20 preschool children and one in four school-aged children have an eye problem that could cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. Children without symptoms and who are at low risk for eye problems should have their eyes screened by six months of age, then examined at age three and again at the start of school. Risk-free children should then continue to have their eyes examined at least every two years throughout school.
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