As you get older, your eyesight may become more of a health issue for you. However, with the right attention and care, you often can avoid serious complications. The following frequently asked questions will help you learn more about eye disease and eye care. I had my eyes checked last year.
Eye disease can go undetected until the vision becomes noticeably affected.
By making an annual eye exam a regular part of your preventive health care, your risk of vision impairment or loss of vision is greatly reduced. Your doctor may detect eye disease before it has a chance to cause vision impairment or blindness. Tufts Health Plan recommends an annual eye exam for all members. Anyone can develop eye disease. If you are over age 65, if you have diabetes or glaucoma, you have an increased risk of developing eye disease, so you should have an annual eye exam.