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August 7, 2020
Your vision is fundamental to your quality of life, and proper preventative care gives you every advantage possible in the effort to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear. At each stage of your life, different types and frequency of eye examinations are necessary to maintaining good ocular health.
If you are 65 years or older, you have no symptoms of eye disease, and you are seeing clearly, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the doctors at the Marietta Eye Clinic recommend that you have an examination performed by an eye doctor every 1 to 2 years. This is because the incidence of ocular disease increases with age. Comprehensive eye exams include more than checking your prescription for glasses and contacts. Optometrists and ophthalmologists conduct comprehensive eye examinations to check for damage from health conditions such as diabetes and to check specifically for eye diseases that can lead to blindness, such as glaucoma and cataracts.
If you have symptoms of eye disease or cannot see clearly, your ophthalmologist may recommend that you have more frequent exams.
Age is a major factor in many health conditions and diseases, including eye disease. There are several diseases and conditions your ophthalmologist will keep an eye on in your regular examinations once you are over 65. Here are four key eye diseases your doctor will start to watch for:
Routine eye exams have been proven to help combat eye disease, visual impairment, and total blindness. Keep in mind the guidance above and reach out to your local optometrist or ophthalmologist more frequently if you are at a higher risk of developing disease, if you have personal history of visual issues or disease, or if your family has a history of eye disease. It may save your vision.
Dr. Tran is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon at the Marietta Eye Clinic. Dr. Tran earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Cullen Eye Institute at the Baylor College of Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American College of Physicians, and the American Medical Association. Read more about Dr. Tran here.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. It describes itself as a “global community of 32,000 medical doctors who protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public.” Its website is a great resource to learn more about how to care for your eyes.
The American Optometric Association (AOA) describes itself as the leading authority on quality care and an advocate for our nation’s health, representing more than 44,000 doctors of optometry (O.D.), optometric professionals, and optometry students.
Eye Exam
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/eye-exam/about/pac-20384655
Eye Exam and Vision Testing Basics
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-exams-101
Frequency of Ocular Examinations – 2015
https://www.aao.org/clinical-statement/frequency-of-ocular-examinations
Vision Screening Recommendations for Adults Over 60
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/seniors-screening
What Is Macular Degeneration?
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/amd-macular-degeneration
What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-diabetic-retinopathy
What Is Glaucoma?
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-glaucoma
What Are Cataracts?
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