Comprehensive eye exams are an important part of primary vision care.  Without a thourough examination by your optometrist, the subtle signs of various ocular diseases can be overlooked and can result in life changing vision loss and deterioration of ocular health.

At Island Eyecare, we provide comprehensive eye exams for all of our patients who schedule a full exam.  This should be done yearly for children 18 years of age and under starting at age 3 (unless vision problems are noticed earlier), as well as for seniors 65 and over.  For those falling between the two age groups, every two years is sufficient.  

There are special circumstances for which an optometrist requires patients to be seen more frequently.  For example, diabetics should have eye health exams every year since it is the leading cause of blindness.  Luckily, it is the most preventable cause with regular examinations, careful lifestyle changes, blood sugar monitoring, and pharmaceutical intervention.

Several eye diseases require exams on a more regular basis as well to ensure one's eye health.   The most common of these are glaucoma and age related macular degeneration.  Both of these diseases, if left untreated or undiagnosed, can lead to severe vision loss and blindness. 

As a result of our detailed exams at Island Eyecare, as well as our state of the art technology, we are able to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment thus maintaining your vision and eye health.  Many people think that if their vision is sufficient, they do not need an exam.  Vision and eye health are two very separate entities.  You may have 20/20 vision now but still have the beginning of macular degeneration, glaucoma, or cataracts.  Some eye diseases spare vision at first and then slowly deteriorate it.  The key is early diagnosis and prevention before you lose eyesight.  An eye exam is much more than just checking to see if you need glasses.  Schedule your full eye exam today with your optometrist and let Island Eyecare take care of you...your vision depends on it!