COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS

WHY DO WE NEED A REGULAR EYE EXAMINATIONS BY AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST

• Refractive Errors: Over 20% of people have some form of refractive error.
• Unawareness of Eye Problems: Around 70% of the population is unaware that they have eye-related issues.
• Presbyopia: The inability to focus on nearby objects typically begins between 38 and 40 years of age. Everyone with presbyopia eventually requires corrective glasses.
• Cataract: By the age of 55 to 60, more than 50% of people develop some degree of cataract.
• Glaucoma: Approximately 5% of individuals over 40 are at risk of developing glaucoma, a symptomless condition often referred to as the "silent thief of vision." Many people remain unaware they have it.
• Diabetic Retinopathy: In urban areas, 25% of the population has diabetes, which significantly increases the risk of irreversible diabetic retinopathy.
• Eye Exams for Children: It is essential for all children to have an eye examination before starting school and then annually.

FREQUENCY OF EYE EXAMINATIONS

• Children: One eye examination before starting school, followed by every two years.
• Adults Over 40: Annual eye check-ups are recommended.
• Adults with Refractive Errors: Eye examinations every year.
• Over 50: Check-ups every six months.
• Diabetics: Eye exams every six months.

WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATION

An eye examination can only be performed by a qualified ophthalmologist.

A typical eye test lasts between 30 to 60 minutes.

The following tests are routinely conducted by the ophthalmologist:

• Visual Acuity Screening
• Distance, Near, and Color Vision Testing
• Refraction
• Pupil Dilation and Detailed Fundus Examination
• Intraocular Pressure Measurement