An eye exam is an important part of healthy living. Getting the right exam at the right time will make sure your vision stays healthy for a lifetime

The Baseline For Eye Exams

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that adults get a complete eye examination at age 40. In most cases, at the age of 40, there will early signs of changes in the vision. It is always important to find eye diseases early. 

Baseline Age of 40 Is Not For Everyone

Some people have other diseases which impact the vision. Some of the most common diseases which affect the vision are:

• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• Genetic eye diseases
• Family history of eye diseases

Seniors With The Baseline Age of 60+

Seniors & aged people have to make sure that they consult ophthalmologist every year or twice a year. Which helps them in better vision.

Some of the age-related diseases are:

• Cataract
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Age-related macular degeneration
• glaucoma.

Process of An Eye Exam

An eye exam is simple and easy for all age people. Approximate time will not be more than than 40 – 120 minutes. The exam will include various checks based on your age and other health conditions. 

• Medical history
• Visual Acuity
• Prescription for corrective lenses
• Pupils
• Side vision
• Eye movement
• Eye pressure
• The front part of your eye
• Retina and optic nerve