| Vision problems can occur at any age, which is why regular eye exams are so important. And vision care isn't just about seeing well. It's also about quality of life. Good vision care leads to better overall health.
Kids
For kids, regular eye exams are important because 80% of what a child learns by age 12 is obtained visually. Yet seven out of 10 school-age children who have problems reading have some form of visual impairment.
Teens
There is a signficant relationship between undeteceted vision problems and reading and learning difficulties. Problems in school affect not just learning, but also a young person's self image, and that can translate to problems throughout life.
18-39
At this stage, there is a trend toward heavy contact lens use. Remember, in most cases, contact lens wearers should allow four to six hours of rest for their eyes to get the oxygen they require each day. Always have a good pair of glasses for times you're not wearing your contacts. 40+
Once you hit 40, your vision begins to change. Even if you never needed glasses before, you'll soon need some sort of vision correction to help you read. Seniors
One in every three seniors has a vision-impairing eye disease, but most aren't aware of any symptoms until the eye disease has progressed to the point that treatment options are limited. However, regular eye exams can detect them much earlier.
No matter what a person's age, eye exams do more than determine eye health. In fact, diseases like diabetes and hypertension can be detected during an exam. The bottom line? Good vision can last a lifetime. But, in order to protect your eyes, prevention and care should start at a young age.
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