Wednesday, February 24, 2010

How often do you need an eye exam

Question:

How often do you need a routine eye exam? Once a year, once every other year,etc?
I had one 1 1/2 to 2 years ago, they put me on glasses to wear while driving,etc. Just wondering because I just made an appointment.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer my question!!

Answer:
Heathy eyes require a checkup every1 to 2 yrs before age 40 after age 40 and depending on family history of eye problems you may have it could be every 6 months.
You should'nt need to be seen more then 1 a year if you are a heathy person who just uses glasses when they are needed. Some Drs prefer to see there pts every yr but only dilate them every 2 yrs. I worked for both types.