Adult Eye screening by Optometrist
The risk of serious eye disease increases as you grow older. Some of these diseases do not show any symptoms until the disease is very advanced. By the time you notice blurring of vision, you may have advanced glaucoma, macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy. The visual loss is usually irreversible. Early detection and treatment is important to prevent irreversible damage.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that everyone of age 40 years and above, undergo a baseline eye disease screening even if they have no symptoms. It’s important to see an ophthalmologist at age 40 because early signs of disease and changes in vision often begin at this age.
People with symptoms or risk factors such as those with a family history of glaucoma or retinal detachment should be screened early by an ophthalmologist. Patients with medical problems such as diabetes will need regular long team follow up.
Our screening is focused on detecting early eye diseases that can be treated if diagnosed early. For example, glaucoma, early macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy in diabetes patients, and cataract.
- History Taking
- Distance and Near Visual Acuity
- Autorefraction
- Intraocular Pressure Measurement
- Fundus photo
$80 + GST
- Like any other screening, this screening may fail to pick up all eye diseases.
- The retinal photo only captures the central part of the whole eye and may not detect be able to detect all abnormalities in the periphery of the retina.
- Even if the screening results are normal, it is advisable to have regular eye screening.
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