Comprehensive Eye Exams

According to American Optometric Association:

Age 18 through 39: If asymptomatic/Low Risk: At least every two years. 

Age 18 through 39: At-risk: At least annually or as recommended.

Age 40 through 64: If asymptomatic/Low Risk: At least every two years. 

Age 40 through 64: At-risk: At least annually or as recommended.

 Age 65 and older: At least annually or as recommended.

• A personal or family history of ocular disease.
• Belonging to certain racial and ethnic groups.
• Systemic health conditions with potential ocular manifestations.
• Occupations that are highly demanding visually or have a high potential of being hazardous to the eyes.
• Taking prescription or nonprescription drugs with ocular side effects.
• Functional vision in only one eye.
• Wearing contact lenses.
• Eye surgery or previous eye injury.
• High or progressive refractive error.
• Other eye-related health concerns or conditions.
  Patients who have undergone refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, SMILE) should still have an eye exam every 1-2 years for monitoring of overall ocular health.