Comprehensive Eye Exams for the Whole Family
comprehensive eye exams are essential for everyone, regardless of age or health. In addition to updating prescriptions, we check for common eye diseases, assess how well your eyes work together, and gain insights into your overall well-being.
What to Expect During Your Eye Exam
Arriving for your eye exam at Cedar Creek EyeCare in Winchester, you can expect a thorough yet comfortable experience. The exam typically includes:
Visual Acuity Test: Reading an eye chart to assess your clarity of vision
Retinal Examination: Using advanced imaging to evaluate the health of your retina
Refraction Test: Determining the right prescription for glasses or contact lenses
Eye Movement and Alignment Check: Evaluating how your eyes coordinate and focus
Intraocular Pressure Measurement: Screening for glaucoma and other conditions
Discussion and Recommendations: Your eye doctor will discuss findings and advise on maintaining optimal eye health
How Often Do You Need to See the Optometrist?
The American Optometric Association (AOA) emphasizes annual eye exams for all eyeglass or contact lens wearers. Even without vision correction needs, regular eye exams are essential. People with conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure may require more frequent visits due to potential impacts on vision and eye health.
As you age, the risk of eye diseases increases. Beyond 60, we recommend annual exams. If you’re over 40, scheduling an eye exam every one to two years is advisable to detect age-related concerns like presbyopia, cataracts, and macular degeneration.
Pediatric Care: Eye Exams for Children
Between 5% and 10% of preschoolers and about 25% of school-aged children may have vision issues. According to the AOA, children should receive their first eye exam at six months, then checks at age three and the start of their school years. Even without apparent issues, annual exams throughout their school years are essential.
Risk factors include:
- Premature birth
- Developmental delays
- Eye alignment issues
- Family history of eye disease
- Past eye injuries
- Other underlying health conditions
Children wearing glasses or contacts should have eye exams every 12 months or as directed by the optometrist.
Adult Eye Exams
Adults should have their vision checked every one to two years, depending on their eye health and disease risk factors. Eye exams for adults include vision accuracy and eye pressure tests to check for refractive errors and presbyopia, measure the pressure inside the eye, and screen for glaucoma. Additionally, we will assess the eye's interior and exterior for signs of common health issues such as diabetic retinopathy or age-related macular degeneration.