Comprehensive Eye Exams in Kittery and Wells
Regular eye exams are crucial for every member of the family, to detect vision issues early and maintain eye health.
For children, eye exams ensure proper visual development and learning, while adults and grandparents need exams to catch conditions like glaucoma and cataracts.
Routine check-ups help identify refractive errors and eye diseases, ensuring timely treatment and long-term vision health for all ages.
What To Expect From An Eye Exam at Kittery Optometric Associates
Our eye care team is proud to provide our patients with comprehensive eye exams in a friendly and professional environment. The process begins with a detailed discussion of medical history and vision concerns, followed by a series of tests, including visual acuity, refraction, and tonometry. This helps us get a full picture of your overall eye health and diagnose any diseases or conditions that may be affecting you.
Patients can expect personalized care, clear explanations of their eye health, and tailored recommendations for corrective lenses, including specialty eyewear and contact lenses, ensuring optimal vision and satisfaction with their eye care experience.
How Often Should I See My Eye Doctor?
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends comprehensive eye exams to maintain optimal vision health at every life stage. For infants, the AOA advises a first eye exam between 6 to 12 months to identify early visual problems.
Children should have additional exams at age 3 and before starting school to detect issues that could impact learning, followed by yearly exams throughout their school years.
Adults between 18 and 60 years old should have an eye exam every two years if no vision problems exist. However, if they wear corrective lenses or have specific risk factors, such as diabetes or a family history of eye disease, annual check-ups are recommended.
Adults aged 61 and older should have annual eye exams to monitor for age-related conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration.
These recommendations help ensure early detection and management of vision problems across different age groups, allowing for timely interventions that preserve sight and contribute to overall health and quality of life.
Protecting Your Child’s Eye Health and Vision
Eye health and clear vision are crucial for children's development, learning, and overall well-being. Early detection of vision issues such as myopia, amblyopia, and strabismus can lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated, and can severely impact their social development, and ability to learn effectively.
Several risk factors increase the likelihood of vision issues in children. Genetics play a significant role, with family history making certain conditions more likely. Premature birth and low birth weight can increase the risk of eye issues, as can chronic conditions like diabetes.
Excessive screen time and inadequate exposure to natural light are modern factors contributing to vision problems.
Regular eye exams help identify these risk factors early, enabling timely intervention and ensuring children have the clear vision needed to thrive.
Speak to Us About Comprehensive Contact Lens Exams
Beyond routine comprehensive eye exams, we also offer eye exams specifically tailored to help find the right contact lenses for you. These exams are essential for ensuring the right contact lens fit and achieving optimal vision. We will assess the specific curvature, diameter, and health of your eyes, to find a precise fit that minimizes discomfort, reduces the risk of infection, and provides crystal-clear vision.
We’ll discuss your vision needs and lifestyle with you in order to recommend the best lens type, whether it's daily disposables, bi-weekly, or specialty lenses such as sclerals or ortho-k.
Follow-up visits also help ensure the lenses we find for you provide the best possible fit, clarity, and comfort, enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of contact lens wear every day.
