Taking care of your vision and eye health is just as important as maintaining other aspects of health and wellness. One step you can take toward maintaining better vision is scheduling a comprehensive eye exam regularly. The experienced optometrists at Precision Eye Group in Honesdale, Dingmans Ferry, Carbondale, and Lake Ariel, PA, provide a full range of eye care services to help you maintain healthy vision.

Importance of Eye Exams

Everyone can benefit from seeing an optometrist regularly for a comprehensive eye exam. Seeing an eye doctor regularly makes it possible to detect changes in eye health or vision sooner rather than later so issues can be treated promptly before they worsen or lead to additional problems.

Some things that are assessed during an eye exam include eye alignment, visual acuity, eye pressure, pupil responses, visual fields, and the eye muscles. Eye tests that could be performed during an exam include:

• Digital refractions
• Ophthalmoscopy/funduscopy
• Electroretinography (ERG)
• Visual evoked potential (VEP)
• Retina check with or without dilation

The frequency you should see an optometrist depends on several factors, such as your age and vision history. Some individuals should see the eye doctor annually, while others might only need to schedule an eye exam every few years. The eye care doctors at our offices in Honesdale, Dingmans Ferry, Carbondale, and Lake Ariel, PA, can determine how often you need an exam.

It is best to schedule an eye exam every year if you wear glasses or contact lenses. The doctor can determine if there have been any changes to your vision and update your prescription as needed. Additionally, it is recommended that individuals who have a family history of eye disease or a chronic condition like diabetes, which increases the risk of developing an eye disease, see an optometrist every year.

Maintaining Healthy Vision

There are several steps you can take to care for your eyes and maintain healthy vision, such as wearing protective eyewear when playing certain sports or when working with tools or chemicals to protect against injury. Some tips for keeping your eyes as healthy as possible include:

• Scheduling regular eye exams
• Limiting screen time
• Consuming a healthy diet
• Wearing sunglasses or a hat outdoors
• Engaging in physical activity or exercise regularly
• Wearing protective eyewear for certain activities
• Limiting alcohol consumption
• Refraining from smoking

You can take several steps to help maintain healthy vision, such as seeing an optometrist regularly. To schedule an exam for eye care, call Precision Eye Group in Honesdale, Dingmans Ferry, Carbondale, and Lake Ariel, PA, today. Call Honesdale at (570) 253-6551, Carbondale at (570) 282-4080, Dingmans Ferry at (570) 686-1102, and Lake Ariel at (570) 698-4140.