EYE EXAMS

Diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and conditions, as well as routine primary eye care.  Our doctors fit all types of contact lenses.

 Minimum Eye Exam Frequency

for individuals without symptoms, family history or other at risk* condition

CHILDREN:

Birth to 24 months-at 6 months  

2 to 5 years-by 3 years of age

6 to 18 years-before first grade & every 2 yrs. thereafter

ADULTS:

18 to 60 years-every two years

61 and older-annually



Minimum Eye Exam Frequency

for Individuals with symptoms, family history or other at risk condition

CHILDREN:

Birth to 24 mo.-by 6 months or as recommended

2 to 5 years-by 3 years or as recommended

6 to 18 years-annually or as recommended

ADULTS:

18 to 60 years-annually or as recommended       

61 and older-annually or as recommended

 *AT RISK group may include:

Children-born premature, or who experienced other difficulties at birth, with family history of ocular conditions or diseases, who have metabolic or genetic disease or high refractive error, strabismus, or anisometropia, or with known or suspected central nervous system dysfunction.  In addition, any child who:

     Is experiencing learning difficulties, has difficulty or a dislike of reading, is sitting too close to a television, frequently squints, blinks or rubs eyes, has headaches, or is unable to distinguish people or things at a distance

 *Adults-With diabetes, hypertension, or family history of ocular diseases (e.g., glaucoma, macular degeneration), working in occupations that have high visual demands,(e.g. working at computer) or eye hazardous, taking medications that may cause ocular side effects, contact lens wearers, has had eye surgery, any other health concerns or conditions that may effect vision.  Frequent headaches, blurriness or any other visual disturbances  

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Any individual of any age who experiences any sudden vision change, develops red or itchy eyes with or without a discharge should contact their eye care provider.