Adult & Senior Eye Exams | Essential Eyes Columbia

Eye Exams Are the Window to Your Eye Health

Comprehensive eye exams are a great opportunity to assess your overall eye health. Your exam helps us diagnose eye diseases early, create the basis for your personalized eye care plan, and check in with you to learn about your lifestyle and vision needs.

We take care of your eye health by thoroughly understanding your vision, running tests using diagnostic technology, and caring for you personally. Get in touch with us to book your next eye exam today!

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How Often Should You Have an Eye Exam?

The American Optometric Association recommends eye exams:

Every 2 years for adults aged 18–64

Every year for adults aged 65 and older

As we get older, our health needs change. The same is true for eye exams. Seniors are at higher risk of developing eye diseases, which is why they should see their eye doctor more frequently for regular checkups.

What Happens During an Eye Exam?

A few key elements make an eye exam comprehensive and personalized to your needs. Our goal is to ensure you’re comfortable and have every opportunity to ask questions and learn more about your eye health.

Visual Acuity

We assess visual acuity to determine how clear and sharp your vision is. This part of the exam can help us diagnose refractive errors like:

Diagnostic Tests

We also complete a series of tests to assess your risk of eye diseases like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Early diagnosis is crucial to creating a comprehensive treatment plan to preserve your vision and care for your eye health.

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Our team is here to help you. Get in touch with us to book your next eye exam, where you can look forward to thorough, personalized, comprehensive care focused on your unique needs.

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