- posted: Dec. 27, 2022
Eye exams are an essential part of preventative healthcare. Not only can an eye exam detect issues with your vision, but it's a way to track your overall eye health. At Innovative Eye Care in Bakersfield, Dr. Wilhelmsen offers optometry services and will do everything we can to keep your eyes healthy.
The Importance of Regular Eye Exams
A vision screening can identify obvious vision problems, but it's not a replacement for a comprehensive eye exam. An eye exam is conducted by an optometrist. In addition to a vision screening, it includes other tests that will examine the overall health of your eyes.
Many serious eye diseases, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma, have very few noticeable symptoms in the early stages. Without eye exams, these conditions may go undetected until they have progressed. With an eye exam, it's possible to catch and treat these conditions in their early stages.
How Often Should You Have Your Eyes Checked?
It's clear that eye exams are important, but how often should you be having eye exams? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), adults in their 20s and 30s with no vision problems should schedule exams every 5 to 10 years. Adults between 40 and 54 should have exams every 2 to 4 years, and adults 55 or older should have exams every 1 to 3 years. People with vision problems that require corrective lenses should have an eye exam every 1 to 2 years. People that are at risk for eye disease may also want to schedule more frequent exams.
Schedule an Eye Exam with Our Optometrist in Bakersfield, CA
Eye exams are the best way to see what's going on with your eyes. At Innovative Eye Care, Dr. Wilhelmsen provides eye care services and can monitor your vision while screening for eye diseases. Call our team today at (661) 213-3310 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.
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