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Eye Exams for Every Age in Clinton


Your eyes are incredibly complex organs responsible for sending visual information to your brain so you can see the world around you. Maintaining eye health is crucial for your overall well-being and quality of life. Routine eye exams are the only way to preserve your vision and detect potential eye conditions early.

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Our eye exams are a significant component of preventive healthcare for people of all ages. Here are some reasons why regular eye exams are essential:

  • Early Detection: Eye exams can detect eye conditions and diseases in their early stages, often before symptoms manifest. This early detection can lead to more effective treatments and better outcomes.
  • Overall Health: Your eyes can provide valuable insights into your overall health. Eye exams can reveal signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, and even neurological disorders.
  • Children's Development: Eye exams are vital to ensure proper visual development in children. Undetected vision problems can impact a child's learning and development.
  • Visual Changes: Even if you have perfect vision, it can change over time. Regular eye exams can help update your prescription for glasses or contact lenses.
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Eye Exams at Different Stages of Life


Children's Eye Exams (Ages 0-18)

Regular eye exams are crucial for children as they significantly impact their academic and social development. The first eye exam should occur around six months, followed by another at age three and then just before starting school. Afterward, we recommend annual eye exams.

During childhood and adolescence, eye exams are essential to:

  • Detect vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
  • Identify eye conditions caused by poor visual skills, such as lazy eye (amblyopia) and crossed eyes (strabismus). Poor visual skills can impact a child’s vision, even if they can see the chalkboard.
  • Ensure proper visual development, which impacts learning and daily activities.

Adult Eye Exams (Ages 19-64)

In adulthood, the frequency of eye exams may depend on your overall eye health and any existing conditions. However, having an eye exam every two years is recommended for most adults. If you wear glasses or contact lenses or have an eye condition, more frequent exams may be necessary.

Adult eye exams are essential for:

  • Monitoring changes in vision and updating prescriptions.
  • Screening for digital eye strain and dry eye, which affects people with high screen time.
  • Detecting common eye conditions in those over 40, like presbyopia (age-related farsightedness), glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
  • Identifying early signs of diabetes, hypertension, and other systemic conditions.

Senior Eye Exams (Aged 65+)

As we age, our risk of developing eye conditions and diseases increases. Seniors should have annual eye exams to ensure early detection and timely intervention of age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Senior eye exams are essential to:

  • Monitor age-related eye conditions and diseases.
  • Assess the need for cataract surgery or other interventions.
  • Continuously adapt vision care to evolving needs.
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Signs That You May Need an Eye Exam


In addition to regular eye exams, you should recognize the symptoms that may indicate needing an immediate appointment with our eye doctor. If you experience any of the following, request an eye exam immediately:

  • Blurred or distorted vision
  • Frequent headaches
  • Eye pain or discomfort
  • Sudden changes in vision
  • Dry, itchy, or red eyes
  • Flashes of light or floating spots
  • Difficulty seeing at night
  • Double vision
  • Trouble reading or viewing screens
  • Family history of eye conditions or diseases

Early detection and intervention can prevent vision loss and improve eye health.