It is {imperative|essential|important|vital|crucial|necessary} that {we all|all of us} have an eye {exam|examination|test} {regularly|routinely|frequently}. This is {even more|much more|a lot more} {important|essential|crucial} for {children|kids}. {Children|Kids} {should|ought to|must|need to} have an vision {exam|examination|test} from as young as 6 months. At the ages of 3 and 6 their eyes {should|ought to|must|need to} be {examined|analyzed|taken a look at} {again|once again}. {Regular|Routine} eye {exams|examinations|tests} are {particularly|especially} {important|essential|crucial} when your {child|kid} gets to high school. If you {suspect|think|presume|believe} your {son or daughter|daughter or son|child} {may|might} have an eye {problem|issue}, {don't|do not} {hesitate|be reluctant|think twice} - get an eye {exam|examination|test} done as {quickly|rapidly} as possible.

{Premature|Early} {babies|infants|children} {frequently|often|regularly} get vision {problems|issues} as they grow, so their eyes {need|require} to be {checked|inspected|examined} more than {a child|a kid} with {normal|typical|regular} vision. {Children|Kids} with {a family|a household} history of eye {disorders|conditions} are {also|likewise} at {risk|danger|threat} of {hereditary|genetic} vision {problems|issues}, and they too {need|require} to have more {frequent|regular} eye checkouts.

In {adults|grownups}, the frequency of eye {exams|examinations|tests} will {vary|differ} according to age. {Adults|Grownups} older than 40 years with {normal|typical|regular} vision {should|ought to|must|need to} have an eye {exam|examination|test} every 2 or 3 years. {But|However} those who {already|currently} {wear|use} glasses or contacts {need|require} an eye {exam|examination|test} every year.

{People|Individuals} with {hypertension|high blood pressure} or diabetes {must|should|need to} have an vision {exam|examination|test} every year. {Adults|Grownups} over the age of 40 {need|requirement} to have their eyes {examined|analyzed|taken a look at} every {two|2} years, while those over 60 years of age {must|should|need to} go {once|when|as soon as} a year for an eye {examination|evaluation|assessment}. {People|Individuals} older than 60 years can be {susceptible|vulnerable|prone} to presbyopia, macular degeneration and cataracts.

When {deciding on|choosing|selecting|picking} where to {go for|opt for|choose} your vision {exams|examinations|tests}, there are {three|3} {choices|options}: {an optometrist|an eye doctor}, {an ophthalmologist|an eye doctor} or an optician. {An ophthalmologist|An eye doctor} is {qualified|certified} to do {surgical procedures|surgeries}. {An optometrist|An eye doctor} is {qualified|certified} to {prescribe|recommend} medications and {is able to|has the ability to} {perform|carry out} {certain|specific|particular} {surgeries|surgical treatments}. An optician is {restricted|limited} to doing eye {exams|examinations|tests} and {carrying out|performing} {repairs|repair work} to glasses or contact lenses.

{A regular|A routine} vision {exam|examination|test} {comprises of|consists of} the following: {details|information} of your {family|household}'s eye history, {near and far|far and wide} sight {testing|screening}, eye co-ordination, {as well as|in addition to|along with} an external and internal {inspection|evaluation|assessment|examination} of both eyes. If you {already|currently} {wear|use} contacts or glasses, these will {also|likewise} be {checked|inspected|examined}. The {cost|expense} for an eye {exam|examination|test} can {usually|typically|normally|generally} be {claimed|declared} from your medical {insurance|insurance coverage}.

{Just like|Much like|Similar to} other organs of your body, your eyes {should|ought to|must|need to} be {looked after|taken care of|cared for} {carefully|thoroughly}. To {maintain|preserve|keep} healthy eyes, you {need|require} to {eat|consume} {plenty of|lots of|a lot of} fresh {fruit and vegetables|vegetables and fruit}. Take {vitamin and mineral|minerals and vitamin} supplements. If your eyes are starved of Vitamin A, you {could|might} get night {blindness|loss of sight}. When going outdoors in {bright|brilliant|intense} {sunlight|sunshine}, {wear|use} sunglasses that have high UV {protection|security|defense}.

{Smoking|Cigarette smoking|Smoking cigarettes} is {very|extremely|really} bad for your eyes. {People|Individuals} who smoke {heavily|greatly} for {a long period|an extended period} of time are {prone|susceptible|vulnerable} to macular degeneration (blind {spot|area} on the eye) and even {complete|total} {blindness|loss of sight}. If you are {a smoker|a cigarette smoker}, it's time to {start|begin} {thinking of|thinking about|considering} {quitting|stopping|giving up}.

{Many|Numerous|Lots of} vision {problems|issues} are not {associated with|connected with|related to} bad health. {Accidents|Mishaps} can {occur|happen|take place} which {may|might} {affect|impact} the eyes. Welders who {don't|do not} {bother|trouble} to {wear|use} the {correct|appropriate|right|proper} {protection|security|defense} for their eyes are putting their eyes on the line. {Just|Simply} one little {spark|stimulate|trigger} in the eye can {result in|lead to} {terrible|awful|horrible|dreadful} damage. {People|Individuals} who {work with|deal with} chemicals or {hazardous|dangerous|harmful} tools {must|should|need to} {always|constantly} {wear|use} protective eye wear.