Adult and Senior EYE EXAMS
Recommended examination frequency for the adult patient
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.
Patients at risk include those
- 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.