1802 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610
When was the last time you had an eye exam? If you can’t remember, it’s probably time to schedule an appointment. The team at Berks Eye provides comprehensive eye exams. Regular and comprehensive eye exams are essential to your vision and eye health. Here, the experienced team at Berks Eye explains why regular eye exams are so important.
Who Needs an Eye Exam?
A lot of people think that they only need an eye exam if they have vision issues, but that is simply not true. Everyone, regardless of age or vision, needs regular eye exams.
Your age, vision, and any relevant health issues may determine what is checked and how frequently you should have eye exams.
As you age, the frequency of your eye exams will be determined by your vision and eye health. Generally, the older you are, the more often you should have your eyes checked. This is because many vision changes and eye diseases develop and progress after the age of 40.
Why Are Regular Eye Exams Essential?
Regular eye exams are about more than vision issues. Eye exams are essential to detecting eye problems early, when treatment is most likely to be effective. For many eye problems, the longer it takes for the condition to be detected, the more likely you are to suffer from irreversible harm.
One eye disease that can be detected during a comprehensive eye exam is glaucoma. Glaucoma actually refers to a group of eye diseases that can cause irreversible vision loss and even blindness. It is the second leading cause of blindness across the globe. It can progress undetected without a comprehensive eye examination.
What Is Done During an Eye Exam?
What is done during an eye examination will depend on the date of your last eye exam. At Berks Eye we offer a comprehensive eye examination, which can include the following eye tests:
- External eye examination
- Eye muscle test
- Visual acuity test
- Refraction assessment
- Visual field test
- Slit lamp examination
- Retinal examination
- Tonometry
Schedule Your Eye Exam Today
If you live in Berks County, PA the eye doctors at Berks Eye are here to help. Don’t delay! Call (610) 372-0712 to schedule your eye exam today.
