Your eyes are your windows to the world. To aid in understanding this complex organ, the Advantica team has put together some information that will assist in keeping your vision healthy.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE AN EYE EXAM?
At a complete eye exam, called a dialated eye exam, the eye doctor widens the pupil of the eye with eye drops to allow a closer look at the inside of the eye. This exam may not be part of an eye exam for a new pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Be sure to ask your eye doctor for a dialated eye exam.
Advantica EyeCare, along with Prevent Blindness America, recommends that everyone receive a comprehensive eye exam through dialated pupils regularly as recommended by your eye doctor.
In general, the recommended frequency of comprehensive eye examinations for people without symptoms or special risk factors is:
| Age |
Caucasian |
African-American |
| 20-39 |
Every 3 - 5 years |
Every 2 - 4 years |
| 40-64 |
Every 2 - 4 years |
Every 2 - 4 years |
| 65 or older |
Every 1 - 2 years |
Every 1 - 2 years |
People with special risks, such as diabetes, a previous eye trauma, surgery or a family history of glaucoma, may need an eye exam more frequently.
People with symptoms of eye trouble should see an eye doctor right away.
In addition, Advantica EyeCare has included the following informational links for additional information on eye care: