Routine Eye Care- Subheading

Patients come to Doctors For Visual Freedom for routine eye care as well as specialized care.  During a routine eye exam, we will review your medical history and then perform a comprehensive dilated exam.  One of our doctors will then make sure that you know everything about your eyes and answer all of your questions.  The information gained will allow you to make an informed decision about your treatment. 

Our recommendation for a schedule of eye examinations is:

Younger Children – all children should have an eye examination by the age of three and also before the start of kindergarten.  If parents or pediatrician notices vision problems, wandering eyes, crossed eyes or other problems, an exam sooner should be scheduled.  The exam form for school can be found here.

Older children – They should have an examination every two to three years.  If they wear glasses they should be seen at least on a yearly basis.  As a child grows, there need for glasses can change dramatically.  These children should be seen if they have complaints of troubles seeing the board at school or complain of discomfort of the eyes. 

Adults – between the ages of 20-40 most need an exam every two to three years unless there is a change in vision, pain, flashes of light, new onset floaters, tearing or an injury to the eye.

Adults – older than the age of 40 should have an examination on a yearly basis.  This becomes even more important for African Americans as the incidence of glaucoma is higher.  A comprehensive dilated exam is essential for all diabetics at least on a yearly basis.