What are the guidelines for eye exams for adults?
If you know that you aren't at risk for eye disease and you don't have signs of vision problems, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a complete eye exam to check for eye disease and vision problems:
- Every 5 to 10 years if you are younger than 40.
- Every 2 to 4 years if you are age 40 to 54. (Starting at age 40, presbyopia is likely to develop.)
- Every 1 to 3 years if you are age 55 to 64.
- Every 1 to 2 years if you are age 65 or older.
Your eye doctor may suggest having an eye exam more often.
After reviewing all of the research, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded that more evidence is needed to find out if the pros outweigh the cons of routine visual acuity screening in older adults.
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