HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GET AN EYE EXAM?
Comprehensive eye exams are an essential part of caring for your eyes, vision and health.
Adults who wear glasses or have an eye disorder should have an eye exam every year.
Did you know that an adult without a vision problem should also get an annual eye exam even if they have no visual symptoms?
Why? In addition to updating your glasses or contact lens prescription, comprehensive eye exams are an important part of preventative health care.
Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms. As a result, individuals are often unaware that problems exist.
Early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems are important for maintaining good vision and eye health and, when possible, preventing vision loss.
MANY EYE CONDITIONS
AND DISEASES
BEGIN WITHOUT ANY
NOTICEABLE SYMPTOMS
HEALTH ISSUES AN EYE EXAM CAN REVEAL
In addition to eye-related concerns, eye doctors are able to detect other health issues during a comprehensive exam. These include:
- Hypertension
- High cholesterol
- Autoimmune disorders
- Thyroid disease
- Cancer
- Tumors
Some of the 'silent' problems that can affect your vision include:
- Glaucoma
- Dry Eye Disease
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Cataracts
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Most exams complete in under an hour.
A comprehensive eye exam may take up to an hour to fully evaluate your vision, the health of your eye and allow time to answer your questions.
Blake and his staff are amazing...
Blake and his staff are amazing. The only people I trust to take care of my eyes. Blake understands the eyes and explains it so you understand what’s going on with your eyes. His staff takes care of you as if it was their own eyes they were dealing with. Billing is explained without having to questions what the charges are for. Amazing all the way around!!
Michael O.
2024
ADULT EYE EXAMS CAN IDENTIFY EYE DISESES SUCH AS:
To provide you with the most comprehensive exam, Dr. Bush has invested in advanced testing technology. This technology allows him to identify vision-threatening issues very early, often before they begin to change your vision.
And for most patients, one of the best parts of advanced technology is not having to dilate their eyes with drops. You no longer have to spend the next few hours with fuzzy vision wearing disposable sunglasses.
RETINAL SCAN
One of the diagnostic tools we use takes a picture of the back of your eye (retina). Our patients often tell us this is the first time they have ever seen inside their own eyes.
The image allows Dr. Bush not only to identify issues that would have been difficult to evaluate with traditional methods, but it also provides Dr. Bush with ongoing reference so he can compare changes over time.
YOUR QUESTIONS ARE IMPORTANT
One of the most critical aspects of your eye exam is your questions, so that you can fully understand your eye health. We will take the time to review your test results, answer your questions and provide you with solutions you can use between visits. Some important topics you may want to discuss are dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, and eye irritation.
Ready to schedule your eye exam?
Give us a call at 580-223-7333 or use our online scheduling tool.
