Once an adult reaches the age of 40, then the effects of aging take place and optic and nerve cells tend to age.
At Greenville Eyecare Optometry we realize that adult who wear eyeglasses or contacts need to receive their annual eye exam as referenced by the American Optometric Association.
For adults with health conditions such as high blood pressure, stress and steroid usage, eye appointments are more frequently scheduled to prevent future issues.
For adults who have clear or near perfect vision, then you might want to schedule an appointment every two to three years mostly for prevention.
Once an adult reaches the age of 40, then the effects of aging take place and optic and nerve cells tend to age. You might encounter age-related eye troubles which include presbyopia, cataracts and macular degeneration.