Adult Age 22 to 45

Many adults who do not have current vision issues make the mistake of believing that they do not need to have their vision checked.

This is absolutely not the case. If you are between the ages of 22 and 40, even if you have no family history of eye disease, you should still opt for an eye exam at least every 2 years. In addition, as you age your odds of experiencing undesirable conditions such as cataracts or glaucoma increases.

The good news is that regular eye exams can reveal early indicators of these and other medical disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. In each of these cases, the earliest possible detection is the best way to successfully combat the condition.

Adults Age 40 to 60

As we reach beyond the age of 40 our bodies continue to change, and often not for the better.

At one point or another during this age nearly all persons develop issues with near vision (presbyopia).

Additional conditions common to this age group include dry eye and eyestrain from sitting too long in front of a computer screen. Therefore, even if you have no known vision issues, if you are in this age bracket, our physicians recommend a comprehensive annual eye exam. 

Adults Over 60

The aging eye follows along with just about every other part of us as we pass 60 years of age, more susceptible to adverse conditions and more likely to develop vision issues. Common examples of vision problems associated with adults over 60 include macular degeneration, cataracts and spots, sometimes called “floaters.” Because of potentially rapid degeneration, we recommend that all adults over 60 years of age have an annual dilated eye exam, regardless of current or past vision health.

Diabetics or others with current vision issues should consult with our physician to create a customized exam schedule to fit your individual situation.

If you currently wear glasses or contact lenses our physicians recommend an annual comprehensive vision exam.