At Lucent Vision we provide comprehensive eye examinations for patients over the age of 12. We are able to give updated glasses prescriptions. We examine patients with diabetes and/or hypertension for any associated eye complications, and we promptly deliver these reports to the primary care doctor. A general eye examination also includes screening for glaucoma, cataracts, eye cancers, and macular degeneration. Below you will find a chart provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology about their recommendations on eye examination frequency.
| Age or Condition | Interval for Eye Examination |
|---|---|
| Healthy patients over the age of 40 | Baseline eye examination |
| Healthy patients ages 40 to 54 | Every 2 to 4 years |
| Healthy patients ages 55 to 64 | Every 1 to 3 years |
| Healthy patients over age 65 | Every 1 to 2 years |
| Diabetes | At time of diagnosis and annually thereafter |
| Injury, vision loss, eye-related symptoms | As soon as possible |
In addition to general eye examinations, we provide free consultations for LASIK eye surgery!