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Having regular eye examinations is an essential part of maintaining your ocular health and optimizing your vision. A comprehensive exam does much more than just check to see if your vision is 20/20 – there are many factors that affect your eye health, ranging from specific eye diseases to various medical conditions or medications.
When it comes to your eyes, it is always better to detect any abnormalities sooner, rather than later in order to give yourself the best opportunity of a positive outcome.
A comprehensive eye exam will take into account all of these factors before any recommendations can be made.
Regular eye exams are crucial for maintaining eye health and detecting issues early. These exams assess vision needs and overall eye health.
It’s recommended to have a complete eye check-up every one to two years to detect abnormalities early for better treatment outcomes.
Children should have their eyes checked as early as 6 months old, not just for vision but also to ensure healthy development. Eye exams can detect issues impacting visual development early.
Even with “20/20 vision,” other visual problems like uncorrected prescriptions or eye muscle alignment can affect learning. Exams for children up to 19 years old are covered by Alberta Health Care, and yearly check-ups are recommended for proper monitoring as they grow.
Alberta Health Care covers the cost of eye exams for ages 65 and above. Regardless of whether glasses need to be updated, it is recommended seniors be seen at least once a year due to the increased risk of eye diseases associated with aging.
Our optometrists provide a comprehensive examination that monitors for diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinal changes, and high blood pressure.
