Keeping up with eye exams is one of the easiest ways to protect your vision. At Colorado Springs Eyecare, we offer complete eye care for patients across every stage of life in Colorado Springs – including comprehensive exams, updated prescriptions, and early detection of eye disease.
Why Do You Need an Eye Exam if You Can See Fine?
Vision can change slowly – sometimes so gradually, you don’t realize something is off until it starts interfering with your life. That’s why regular eye exams aren’t just for people with glasses or contacts. They’re a preventive measure that can detect problems before symptoms show up.
Routine eye exams do more than assess how clearly you can see. They allow your optometrist to check for signs of serious conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration. And for patients with diabetes or high blood pressure, eye exams can also reveal important clues about your overall health.
How Often Should You Have Your Eyes Checked?
The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends the following exam schedule:
- Children (ages 6 months to 5 years): The first exam should happen between 6–12 months, then again between 3–5 years, and just before starting school.
- School-age children (6–18): Every year to support learning and development.
- Adults (19–39): At least every two years, or annually if you wear corrective lenses or have other risk factors.
- Adults (40–64): Every 1–2 years. This age group is more likely to develop presbyopia and early signs of eye disease.
- Seniors (65+): Annually, since age increases the risk of cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration.
Sticking to this schedule helps ensure any issues are caught early, giving you more options for treatment and a better chance of preserving your sight for years to come.
Early Detection Protects More Than Just Vision
Many eye diseases develop with no obvious symptoms in the early stages. Glaucoma, for example, is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it progresses slowly and painlessly until significant vision loss occurs. Conditions like diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration can also go unnoticed until they affect your daily life.
Regular eye exams let your optometrist detect these issues before they cause permanent damage. With early detection, treatments are typically more effective, less invasive, and may even prevent vision loss altogether.
This is especially important for patients with chronic health conditions. If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of eye disease, your exam might include dilation, retinal imaging, or other specialized testing to get a better view of your eye health.
Eye Exams at Colorado Springs Eyecare: What to Expect
A comprehensive eye exam includes more than just reading an eye chart. We check your visual acuity, evaluate how your eyes work together, measure your eye pressure, and assess the overall health of your eyes – inside and out.
If you need a new prescription, we’ll guide you through your options for glasses or contact lenses. And if anything more serious comes up, we’re equipped to provide the next steps for care or refer you to the appropriate specialist.
We're located inside Walmart on 707 S 8th St, making it easy for families in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas to fit eye care into their routine.
Your Eyes Deserve Attention – Schedule Your Exam Today
Clear vision helps you navigate life – from school to work, to reading, driving, and everything in between. Regular eye exams aren’t just routine; they’re essential.
If it's been a while since your last exam, we invite you to request an appointment at Colorado Springs Eyecare. Whether you’re coming in for the first time or it's part of your annual routine, we’ll make sure you feel taken care of every step of the way.
