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Vision Information
Healthy Eyes Healthy People Adult Checklist
Through your eyes, your eye doctor can gain insight into your overall health as well as
determine eye health and vision during a comprehensive eye exam. In fact, some systemic
and chronic diseases can be detected with an eye exam. And some diseases, like diabetes, can
seriously affect your vision in addition to your overall health. Other eye diseases, like glaucoma,
may cause vision damage and eventually blindness without you ever experiencing any symptoms.
Review our Healthy Eyes Healthy People checklist for you and all your family members. Did you
check "yes" to one or more questions? If you checked yes to any question, or you have not seen your
optometrist in over a year, be sure to schedule an appointment for a comprehensive eye examination.
Your eyesight and eye health deserves to be protected and monitored. And, even if you didn't
check yes, keep in mind that symptoms of vision problems aren't always apparent. Regular,
comprehensive eye exams by a doctor of optometry can help you be certain that your eyes are
functioning properly and are healthy.
The American Optometric Association recommends visiting your optometrist on the following
schedule (more often, if specific problems or risk factors exist). People who currently wear
contacts or glasses should have their eyes checked once a year.
| Age Group |
Frequency |
| 6 months - 18 years |
At 6 months, 3 years old, before starting school, then every two years |
| 18 years - 40 years |
Every 2-3 years |
| 41 years - 60 years |
Every 2 years |
| 60 years & older |
Every year |
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