Adult & Senior Eye Exam
Comprehensive eye care to maintain your vision health and detect potential issues early.
Prioritizing Your Eye Health
Your eye health is an ongoing commitment and regular eye exams are essential for achieving and maintaining it. At Citywide Eye Care, we are dedicated to monitoring your vision and overall ocular health, enabling you to experience all the beauty the world has to offer for many years to come.
Did You Know?
Many eye diseases develop without noticeable symptoms in their early stages. Regular comprehensive eye exams can detect these conditions before they cause permanent vision loss or other complications.
- Early detection of eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration
- Identification of vision changes that may require updated prescriptions
- Assessment of how your eyes work together as a team
- Evaluation of your eyes as an indicator of overall health
How Often Should Adults Get Eye Exams?
We recommend that all healthy adults get a comprehensive eye exam every year provided there are no existing issues or risk factors for any diseases as advised by your eye doctor.
18-39 years
Every year
More frequent if you have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, or family history of eye disease.
40-64 years
Every year
Regular exams are crucial as risk for eye diseases increases with age.
65+ years
Every year
Annual exams are essential for early detection of age-related eye conditions.
More frequent eye exams may be necessary if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of eye disease, or if you take medications that can affect your vision.
Conditions We Screen For
Cataracts
Cataract is clouding of the lens of the eye. As cataracts develop, they interfere with the passage of light, causing blurry or hazy vision.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a silent disease that damages the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eyes to the brain. It is often caused by increased ocular pressure.
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
AMD affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision. As people age, the macula can deteriorate, leading to blurred or distorted vision.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, or 'pink eye', is a common infection affecting the clear part of the eye, with types including viral, bacterial, and allergic.
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
DR is a diabetes complication affecting the retina. Poorly controlled sugar levels can damage blood vessels, leading to vision problems and blindness.
Hypertensive Retinopathy (HR)
HR occurs when high blood pressure damages retinal blood vessels, leading to various vision problems, including bleeding of the retina and blindness.
What to Expect During Your Eye Exam
Pre-Exam Discussion
We'll discuss your medical history, any vision problems you're experiencing, and your lifestyle needs that might affect your vision.
Visual Acuity Testing
This measures how clearly you can see at various distances using an eye chart and other tools.
Refraction Assessment
This determines your exact prescription for glasses.
Eye Health Evaluation
We'll examine the structures of your eye to check for signs of disease or other problems.
Eye Pressure Measurement
This test helps detect glaucoma by measuring the pressure inside your eyes.
Visual Field Test
A visual field test is an eye exam that measures your peripheral (side) vision and detects blind spots or vision loss. It helps assess how well you can see in different areas of your visual field without moving your eyes. This test is commonly used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as glaucoma, retinal diseases, optic nerve disorders, and neurlogical conditions like strokes or brain tumors.
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend annual comprehensive eye exams for all adults. However, if you have certain risk factors or existing eye conditions, your optometrist may recommend more frequent visits. Adults over 60 should check their eyes every 6-12 months depending on the conditions of their eyes.
An adult eye exam includes vision testing, eye pressure measurement, examination of the front and back of the eye, and assessment for common eye diseases. We may also perform additional tests based on your age, health history, and risk factors.
Dilation is often part of a comprehensive eye exam as it allows us to better examine the back of your eye. The drops take about 20-30 minutes to work, and the effects can last 4-6 hours, during which you may experience light sensitivity and blurry near vision.
Eye exams for seniors focus more on age-related conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. We may perform additional tests to detect these conditions early when they're most treatable.