COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMS

As your eyes gradually change, so can your vision and prescription needs. That’s why regular eye exams are so important.

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Your Eyes Change Over Time

This happens as a result of the natural aging process and things like climate, hormones, pregnancy, medications, and the daily activities you enjoy doing. Visiting your family doctor for an annual physical is critical to managing your health. Doing the same for your eyes is just as–if not more–important for maintaining excellent vision and quality of life. If you’re thinking, “How can I schedule an eye exam near me?”, then contact our office today. We’ll set an appointment at a time that’s convenient for you.

All You Need to Know About Comprehensive Eye Exams

Do you visit your eye doctor regularly for a check-up, or do you wait until there is a problem? Many people are completely unaware of the importance of routine eye exams. According to the recommendations of all eye care specialists, everyone needs to have their eyes examined regularly, regardless of your health condition and age. It is the most reliable way to preserve your long-lasting quality vision and ocular health.

Waiting until you have a complaint about your eyes or vision is a mistake. Our friendly eye doctor in Irving, Dr. Joshi, is experienced in performing thorough eye examinations. Read on to learn more about why eye exams are so critical.

Top 3 Reasons for Routine Eye Exams

Healthy Eyes

Overall Body Health

Sharp vision

What happens during a comprehensive eye exam?

When you first arrive, we’ll become familiar with your medical issues, family eye history, visual condition, and lifestyle needs. Our eye doctors will ask you a series of questions, and we’ll also answer any concerns that you may have.

Our office is outfitted with advanced optometric technology, which we will use to conduct testing. The specific procedures that we administer will depend upon your personal requirements and the judgement of our eye doctor. In general, we evaluate visual acuity, binocularity, eye mobility, accommodation (focusing), and eye health.

Once we have all the results, our eye doctor will discuss them with you. Because we encourage an open, ongoing relationship with our patients, we will work together to design the most appropriate treatment plan. Treatment may include vision correction with eyeglasses or contact lenses, vision therapy, recommendation for surgery, and management of ocular disease.

When should you schedule your Irving eye exam?

In general, the American Optometric Association recommends:

Children:

Before starting elementary school, about age 5-6, ideally after they recognize the alphabet
Follow-up eye exams every one to two years

Adults:
If you wear eyeglasses or contacts, our optometrist recommends yearly eye exams at all ages. If you do not need prescription eyewear, annual examinations are advised after age 40.