A 46-year-old member asked:
how often should you have a eye exam?
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Dr. Robert Schnarrsanswered
Plastic Surgery 36 years experience
Eye exam : Once a year is what you should your eyesight can change, also it's preventive.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
How often do you need to get an eye exam?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Depends: Eye examination is to detect problems and improve the vision with refraction. The time intervals vary with age, pre-existing eye condtions and systemic diseases. The intervals will vary based upon these. Beware of those who would schedule examinations too frequently in order to sell you more optical aids or perform lucrative tests.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Does smokeless tobacco carry a high risk of mouth cancer?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 49 years experience
Yes: Any use of tobacco increases the risk of cancer, at multiple sites in the body.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
How often should I get an eye exam?
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Dr. Richard Scartozzianswered
Retinal Surgery 19 years experience
See below: The american academy of ophthalmology recommends a yearly exam with dilation once above age 40, but it may be necessary to have one more often if there is any pathology that needs to be followed.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Where can I get a detailed eye exam? How often should I get one?
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Dr. Stan Colemananswered
Ophthalmology 63 years experience
Eye exam: seek a board certified ophthalmologist for the exam. Follow up visits depend on the findings of the initial exam.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
How often should infer an eye exam?
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Dr. Roy Arnoldanswered
Internal Medicine 47 years experience
Annually: Unless double vision, floaters or decrease in vision occur. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
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