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How often should someone over the age of 50 have a dilatedi eye exam checking optic nerve, etc. as part of the annual eye exam?

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Dr. Christopher Marquart answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Yearly: A complete ophthalmologic exam includes dilating the pupils to examine the optic nerve and the retina for multiple conditions.

Answered 10/6/2017

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Every 1-2 years: Assuming your eyes are healthy and you have no risk of eye disease.

Answered 11/28/2013

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