Eye Exam Guide
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How Often Should You Go to the Eye Doctor If You Wear Glasses?
If you are a part of the vast population of adults who wear corrective lenses, you’ve probably wondered how often you need an eye exam. This is a common question, though many things factor into the answer.
Let’s take a look at some of these variables so you can see how often you should go to the eye doctor if you wear glasses.
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When Should I See an Ophthalmologist?
Optometrists conduct most routine eye exams. They are the primary eye care professionals who can diagnose and treat concerns with your vision. And for the general public, they’re the only eye doctor you need to see.
However, if you have any issues that are beyond their expertise, that is when you should see an ophthalmologist.
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What Is an Optometrist?
Do you ever wonder who the primary person is for you to see when you need an eye exam? You’re not alone. At For Eyes, you may meet eye care professionals with various levels of expertise, and one of the most common is an optometrist.
What is an optometrist?
There’s no need to wonder what an optometrist is when you have your good friends
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When Do You Need to Get Glasses for Nearsightedness?
If your vision isn’t clear all the time, you may have a refractive error. 1 in 3 Americans have been diagnosed with nearsightedness (or myopia), which impacts how far away they can see, and this could be you, too.
The most effective treatment for this condition is corrective lenses. But how do you know when to get glasses for
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Children Who Play Video Games Need to Get Their Eyes Checked Every Year
With gaming systems and digital devices readily available in most households, children have never been more connected to technology. In fact, over 40 percent of children have their own tablets.
We recommend that children who play video games need to get their eyes checked every year, but why is this important?
What vision problems do video
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Why Annual Eye Exams Are Even More Important With All of Our Screen Time
In 2019, we use digital devices more than ever, with adult office workers and children averaging at seven hours per day. More often than not, too much screen time leads to computer vision syndrome in adults, but kids can have the same symptoms.
Fortunately, by having a regular eye exam, you and your children can monitor your eye health so
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How Often Do Children Need to Get Their Eyes Checked?
If you have kids, you may be wondering, ‘How often do children need to get their eyes checked?’ Understanding when to take your child in for an eye exam can help you stay on top of their eye health, especially once they start school.
When should you have your child’s eyes checked?
Your child should go to the eye doctor for the first
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At What Age Should My Child Get an Eye Exam?
Did you know that many states require your children to have an eye exam before they can attend school? Watching for eye problems in your kids is key to helping them develop academically and personally. However, even before entering school, your children can benefit from eye exams, as they spot issues and give optometrists a chance to treat them.&
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At What Age Can a Child Go to the Optometrist?
As a parent, you want to make sure that all of your child’s needs are taken care of, and that includes their eye health. Whether your child is a newborn, toddler, or school-aged, you might wonder at what age a child can go to the eye doctor.
At what age can a child go to the optometrist?
If your child isn’t showing any signs of vision
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When Should I Have My Child’s Eyes Checked?
Your child’s eye health is as important as their physical health, so you might be wondering, ‘When should I have my child’s eyes checked?’ It’s vital to take your child to the eye doctor as regularly as possible to help treat any vision concerns, but just how frequently should they go?
When to Have Your Child’s Eyes Examined
When your
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