Eye Exams

An Annual Eye Exam is Important to Your Health.

At Eyeglass World, the experienced Independent Doctors of Optometry who perform your eye exams are committed to the healthy of your eyes. That's why we encourage you to get a comprehensive eye exam each year - even if you're not getting new glasses.

Why Get an Eye Exam?

Your eyes are your windows to the world, so regular and preventative eye care - including annual eye exams - is very important in protecting your vision, and in some cases, your overall health. A yearly eye exam is recommended as part of a preventive health care plan. Early detection of eye issues can go a long way to preventing major health issues for you and your eyes - and it's as simple as getting an eye exam at Eyeglass World.
Following these basic eye health tips, and getting yearly eye exams, can help you protect your eye health for years to come:

Don't Ignore Your Eyes

Changes in vision or visible changes in the eye itself can be a sign of a serious health issue. Pay close attention to the appearance and feel of your eyes - if you suspect a problem with one or both of your eyes, schedule an eye exam immediately. A Doctor of Optometry can help diagnose many eye conditions and potentially head off other serious situations with a simple eye exam.

Have Regular Eye Exams

If you're ready to update your eye wear, or if you are experiencing other issues with your vision, don't wait - schedule your exam at the Eyeglass World near you today! Eye exams only take a few minutes, and at Eyeglass World, eye exams are affordable, too.

If you're experiencing any of the following warning signs, call us.

Signs of Vision Problems in Adults*

• Double vision
• Difficulty reading and doing close-up work, such as sewing
• Changes in the way you see color
• Impaired vision at night, especially while driving, caused by effects of bright light
• Frequent changes in your eyeglass prescription
• Problems with glare from lamps or the sun
• Halos around lights
• White spot or cloudy spot in the lens of the eye (the pupil, instead of being black appears milky or white)
• Trouble seeing things to your side

Signs of Vision Problems in Children*

• Squinting, closing or covering one eye
• Constantly holding materials close to the face
• Tilting the head to one side
• Rubbing eyes repeatedly
• One or both eyes turn in or out
• Redness or tearing in eyes
• Premature birth
• Developmental delays
• Family history of "lazy eye"
• A disease that affects the whole body (such as diabetes, sickle cell or HIV)

*From www.thevisioncouncil.org.