Routine Eye Care Screening
Charlotte, North Carolina
The American Academy of
Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends that when you reach the age of 40 without
having any known eye diseases, you should get a baseline eye exam. This is the
age when people often notice that their reading vision isn't as good and they may need to start using reading glasses.
It’s also about the time when early symptoms of many eye diseases start to develop
themselves.
Regular Eye Exams
Based on the results of your eye exam, your eye doctor will create a schedule of regular eye exams designed to catch any problems early,
before they cause permanent vision loss. This is not to replace any ongoing visits
for treating known diseases. It’s like going to the dentist each year for a
check-up and professional cleaning, or to your primary care doctor for a
physical. It’s always better to diagnose health problems earlier rather than
later.
If you know that you’re at risk for any particular eye
condition – for example, if you have parents or grandparents with glaucoma or
diabetes – you should see your eye doctor and schedule testing for those diseases. The doctor will recommend the right timing as it varies by disease.
Many people with diabetes are unaware that they have it. An
eye exam that uncovers retinal changes characteristic of diabetes would be
doubly beneficial, in the sense that now you could have both conditions
treated. This can prevent or minimize future problems. Patients with diabetes need to have a comprehensive eye exam every year to ensure that their eyes are not being harmed by their diabetes. Early diagnosis and treatment of the complications of diabetes in the eye is extremely important. Treatment for diabetes damage in the retina is far more successful when it's started before vision is lost.
Vision Tests Also Necessary
Aside from regular check-ups for eye disease, most people
should be having regular vision tests. As the eyes age, contact lenses and
glasses need to be updated. Updating your eyewear
can help optimize your vision.
We carry many brands and types of glasses and contact
lenses. Please see our page on
Frame Shapes for pointers on how to choose the most flattering frames. Our Lens
Choices page describes the many possible lens types you can choose from.
Our doctors are highly-trained and knowledgeable, and will be glad to
answer any questions you have.
Our Routine Eye Care Doctors are:
Lewis R. Gaskin, MD
John F. Gillis, MD
Judy D. Hustead, MD
Royce R. Syracuse, MD
Gerald B. Rosen, MD
Steven D. Friedman, OD
Marc D. James, OD
Steven K. Johnson, OD
Paul E. Marvin, OD
Please contact
our Charlotte, N.C. office to learn more and to schedule a personal
consultation. We look forward to working with you.
