If you can’t remember when your last eye exam was, you’re missing an important opportunity to protect your vision. A comprehensive eye exam at Lake Nona Eye Care can ensure your eyes are healthy, catch any issues early and protect your eyesight.
There are many eye diseases that threaten your sight that don’t have any noticeable symptoms in their early stages, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Eye exams are crucial in detecting eye issues early, when treatments are most successful.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology estimates over half of Americans by the time they reach 80 years old will develop a cataract. Without an eye exam to detect a cataract, delayed treatment can cause irreversible eye damage. Vision loss from cataracts are associated with chronic health problems, depression, and injuries from falls.
Recommended Examination Frequency For the Adult Patient
Those not at risk, from age 6 to 18 the American Optometric Association recommends an eye exam before first grade and every two years thereafter, 18 to 60 years every two years, 61 and older once a year.
According to the American Optometric Association people at risk should have annual exams or as recommended by their Eye Doctor, they include those:
Those with diabetes, hypertension, or a family history of ocular disease (e.g., glaucoma, macular degeneration), working in occupations that are highly demanding visually or eye hazardous, taking prescription or nonprescription drugs with ocular side effects, wearing contact lenses, who have had eye surgery, and with other health concerns or conditions
Out of all of our senses, sight is probably the one we count on the most. We need our eyes in every facet of our daily lives. It’s important to develop a relationship with an eye doctor or Optometric Physician before you start having vision problems, many eye diseases or issues can be successfully treated if detected early.
Don’t put if off any longer, schedule your comprehensive eye exam today with Lake Nona Eye Care or call us at 407-658-9990