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[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1767986969234{margin-bottom: 25px !important;}”]This page is meant to tell you what you need to know to get professional eyecare. It explains when and how often to see your eye doctor, defines the different kinds of eye doctors, informs you about what to expect at an eye doctor appointment, and offers ways to make the most of your eye doctor appointment.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]\r\n

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Prevent Blindness is pleased to bring you firsthand experiences from individuals whose lives were changed through timely eye care. Their stories highlight the real importance of protecting your vision.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]

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What is an eye exam?<\/h2>\n

At a complete eye exam, called a dilated eye exam, the eye doctor widens the pupil of the eye with eye drops to allow a closer look at the inside of the eye. The dilation may last a few hours and make you temporarily sensitive to light. This exam may not be part of an eye exam for a new pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses. Be sure to ask your eye doctor for a dilated eye exam. Note, there are FDA-approved products that can reverse dilation if you need it.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”how-often-eye-exam-11212021″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

How often should I have an eye exam?<\/h2>\n

Prevent Blindness recommends that everyone receive a comprehensive eye exam through dilated pupils regularly as recommended by your eye doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are having trouble seeing clearly or have noticed a change in your vision, call your eye doctor to schedule an appointment.\u00a0 If you have a large sudden change in vision, sudden pain, or injured your eye(s), seek immediate emergency medical attention.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1767804669488{margin-top: 25px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_cta h2=”” h4=”Additional eye exam recommendations:” css=””]<\/p>\n