Most children and teens should have a thorough eye examination every year. Their eyes can change rapidly and they might not be aware of it. Adults may be OK with an eye examination every two years. Adults over 45 should be checked every year.
Check the boxes that seem to apply to you. If you check more than one or two in the first table or any in the second table, you should schedule a thorough eye examination.
Have you noticed any of these these signs or symptoms?
Are any of these questions true?
Do you or a family member have glaucoma?
Do you or a family member have macular degeneration?
Do you or a family member have retinal detachment?
Do you or a family member have blindness from any cause?
Are you taking Plaquenil (hydroxchloriquine sulfate)?
Are you taking Clonidine (catapres)?
Are you taking frequent doses of NSAIDS (Advil, Motrin, Bayer, Aleve, ketoprofen and naproxen sodium)?
If you have checked two or more of these boxes in the first table or any boxes in the second table you probably should have your eyes examined. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Steensma.