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Preventive eye care is important to everyone, no
matter your age because eye conditions and diseases that can rob you
and your family of good vision can strike at any time in life, from
newborn to old age. If you have any of
these risk factors for eye problems, you should check with your Eye
M.D. to see how often you should have a complete eye exam:
- Family history of
eye problems
- African Americans
over 40
- Diabetes
- Individual history
of eye injury
Toddlers should be screened for common eye
problems, such as strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy
eye), as well as refractive errors (nearsightedness and
farsightedness) before age 5.
Most young people have healthy eyes, but they
still need to take care of their vision with regular eye exams and
by wearing protective eyewear when playing sports, doing yard work,
working with chemicals or taking part in other activities that could
cause eye injury.
Even the young adult and middle age groups can
be affected by eye problems, so preventive measures should be taken
to protect eyes from injury and detect disease early. The
individuals in this group should have a complete eye exam at least
one between the age of 20 and 29 and at least twice between the ages
of 30 and 39.
Seniors over age 65 should have complete eye
exams by their Eye M.D. every one to two years for cataracts,
glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and other eye conditions.
Protecting your eyes from accidents, as well
as early detection and treatment of eye problems are the best ways
for you and your family to take care of your vision throughout life.
So if you or your family are at risk for eye disease or experience
any eye problems, visit your Eye M.D.
See your Eye M.D. ... because
there's so much more to see.
An Eye M.D. is an ophthalmologist - a
medical doctor
who provides the full spectrum of eye and vision care.
From eyeglasses and contact lenses to medication and
surgery. Your Eye M.D. will help you keep your sight for life. |
