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A comprehensive adult eye examination includes:

• Patient and family health history.
• Visual acuity measurement.
• Preliminary tests of visual function and eye health, including depth perception, color vision, peripheral (side) vision and the response of the pupils to light.
• Assessment of refractive status to determine the presence of nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism.
• Evaluation of eye focusing, eye teaming and eye movement abilities.
• Eye health examination.
• Additional tests as needed.

Vision screening programs can't substitute for regular professional vision care. Children or adults who pass a vision screening could still have an eye health or vision problem. Comprehensive eye examinations are the only effective way to confirm or rule out any eye disease or vision problem.

Most eye care professionals recommend yearly eye exams. But it depends on your age, risk factors, and whether or not you wear corrective lenses.

The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends children have their eyes examined at 6 months old, three years old, at the start of school, and every year until age 18.

For adults, the AOA recommends a comprehensive eye exam every year for ages 18 to 60 at minimum and annual exams for seniors age 61 and older.

A comprehensive eye exam typically does not include a contact lens fitting. So you may need to schedule a separate contact lens exam.