To Learn more about FOR EYES, just click on any of the questions below. The American Optometric Association recommends that adults between the ages of 18 and 60 have their eyes examined about every two years and annually for those over 61 years. Along with determining the proper prescription of eyeglasses or contact lenses, your optometrist will evaluate the overall health of your eyes, how well your eyes work together, and determine if other health concerns might exist. The optometrist will check for glaucoma, cataracts, and the presence of other conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Eye disease and disorders often occur without obvious symptoms.
Early detection is essential for proper care.
The ability to focus on reading and objects within 16 -20 inches decreases with age. The eye's focusing system includes a muscle that controls the tension on fibers attached to the lens inside the eye. As the muscle contracts, the shape of the lens changes. Age affects the entire system. Starting at about age 40, the ability to focus becomes reduced, and is further reduced until age 70.