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The saying goes: “your eyes are a window to your health.” And it’s completely accurate. Even if your vision seems sharp and clear, you can have other ocular health issues developing that can be best managed when diagnosed in their earliest stages.
Medical Optometry America eye exams are fully comprehensive to assess and help maintain the total health of your eyes. That means we take every opportunity to address and prevent problems before they become more serious threats to your vision or overall health. When you select an MOA Approved doctor, you will benefit from the very best care optometry has to offer.
Our higher overall standard of care helps you take a proactive approach to your total well-being, with healthier eyes and clearer and more comfortable vision.
After a comprehensive questionnaire, your examination will start with a discussion of your family history, your experience with your eyes, the kinds of demands your daily life puts on your vision, and any questions or concerns you may have.
Your Medical Optometry America (MOA) optometrist will take you through a variety of tests to evaluate how effectively your eyes can gather information and how well your brain can interpret that information. Some of the tests we perform include:
Many eye examinations only include vision testing. MOA eye physicals take a more holistic approach by evaluating your eye health as well. MOA members follow processes and procedures designed by some of optometry and ophthalmology’s leading clinicians and academics, combining highly advanced technology with experience to evaluate your eye health and find any signs of eye diseases or conditions. Some of the eye health tests we run include:
Our dedication to educating and providing strategies for our patients is part of what makes MOA eye physicals different. Once we have completed your examination, we will discuss any areas for management or improvement with you, recommending specific foods or vitamins and supplements to help bolster your eye health proactively. We will also help you implement some lifestyle changes, such as recommending work break intervals, or outlining when to avoid digital eye strain.
Your optometrist is the best person to ask about your eye exam schedule, as only they are familiar with all of your visual needs, demands, and potential concerns. However, the American Optometric Association does outline a recommended schedule of when the average low-risk patient should have their eyes examined. Adults should have their eyes examined at least once a year.
Children should have an eye physical at 6 months old, 3 years old, when they start school, and then every year after that until they reach adulthood.
Remember, your eye health plays a large role in your overall health. Sometimes underlying systemic disease such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure are found during an eye examination. Just as you have an annual physical, you should have an annual eye physical.
Even if you have perfect vision, there could be more to your eye health than you realize. Unfortunately, the majority of eye diseases and conditions develop without any noticeable symptoms. When symptoms do finally become noticeable, the eye has usually already sustained significant damage, which may result in permanent vision loss.
Seeing your Medical Optometry America optometrist regularly allows them to track any changes in your eye health and vision. Annual eye physicals provide a far better chance of detecting, diagnosing, and treating any potential issues before they become a serious problem.
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