How Often Should Adults Get an Eye Exam?

Many adults only think about visiting their optometrist when something feels off with their vision. However, maintaining healthy eyesight requires regular comprehensive eye exams - even if your vision seems perfectly fine. At Christopher Optical, we believe prevention and early detection are key to protecting your long-term eye health.

 

What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam is much more than just a vision check or an updated prescription. It’s a detailed evaluation of your overall eye health. During your exam, our optometrist will assess your visual acuity, check your prescription, and examine the internal and external structures of your eyes to detect early signs of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

This exam may also include:

•Refraction testing to determine if you need corrective lenses

•Slit-lamp examination to assess your cornea, lens, and retina

•Eye pressure testing to screen for glaucoma

•Retinal imaging or dilation for a closer look at your optic nerve and blood vessels

These tests give your doctor a clear picture of your eye health and can even detect signs of systemic diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.

 

How Often Should Adults Have Eye Exams?

For most healthy adults, an annual eye exam is recommended. Yearly visits help ensure your prescription stays accurate and allow your optometrist to catch any developing issues early - often before symptoms appear. Regular exams are especially important if you spend long hours on digital devices, as modern lifestyles can strain the eyes more than ever.

 

Who Needs More Frequent Eye Exams?

Some adults may need to visit their eye doctor more than once a year, particularly if they:

•Have a family history of glaucoma, macular degeneration, or other eye diseases

•Have diabetes, hypertension, or other health conditions that affect vision

•Work in environments with high visual demands or potential eye hazards

•Experience sudden changes in vision, eye pain, or other symptoms

Your optometrist will let you know how often you should return based on your personal health and vision needs.

 

Why Regular Eye Exams Matter

Even if your vision seems stable, subtle changes in your eye health can develop gradually. Regular comprehensive exams not only keep your prescription current but also safeguard your eyes from irreversible damage by catching problems early.

 

Schedule Your Comprehensive Eye Exam at Christopher Optical Today

Whether it’s been a year or several since your last exam, now is the perfect time to schedule one. Staying proactive is the best way to preserve clear, comfortable vision for years to come.

Schedule your comprehensive eye exam at Christopher Optical and experience the difference personalized eye care can make. Contact our offices in Franklin or Columbia, Tennessee, by calling (615) 599-9214, (615) 791-0953, or (931) 357-1041 to book an appointment today.