Maintaining clear vision and healthy eyes is an important part of overall wellness. While many adults only think to visit the eye doctor when their vision becomes blurry, routine vision exams do much more than check if you need glasses or contact lenses. They are a key step in safeguarding both your eye health and your general health.
 

What Is a Comprehensive Eye Exam?

A comprehensive eye exam goes far beyond a simple vision screening. It includes a series of tests to assess how well you see, evaluate the health of your eyes, and look for signs of underlying conditions. During the exam, Dr. Sudarsky will check:
 

•          Refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia

•          Eye conditions and diseases including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and dry eye

•          Systemic health issues that can appear in the eyes, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
 

Catching these conditions early allows for timely treatment, which can prevent complications and preserve vision.
 

How Often Should Adults Have Vision Exams?

Most adults should schedule a comprehensive eye exam annually. Regular yearly visits help ensure that even subtle changes in your vision or eye health are detected early. However, some adults may need more frequent eye exams, especially if they:
 

•          Have a family history of eye diseases like glaucoma or macular degeneration

•          Live with systemic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension

•          Experience ongoing vision changes, eye discomfort, or other symptoms

•          Work in visually demanding environments or spend extensive time on digital devices
 

Dr. Sudarsky can recommend the best schedule based on your unique needs.
 

Why Routine Exams Are Essential

Even if your vision seems fine, eye diseases often progress silently without noticeable symptoms in the early stages. Conditions like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or macular degeneration can cause irreversible damage before you notice any changes in your sight. Routine exams are a proactive way to protect your sight, safeguard your overall health, and ensure that you continue seeing clearly for years to come. By detecting problems early, we can recommend treatments, lifestyle adjustments, or monitoring plans that make a lasting difference in preserving your vision.
 

Keep Your Eyes Healthy for the Years Ahead

Prioritizing routine eye exams is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect both your vision and your overall health. With early detection and expert care, you can prevent small issues from becoming serious problems and maintain clear, comfortable sight at every stage of life.
 

Don’t wait until you notice a problem, schedule your routine eye exam with Chroma Optics and take an important step toward protecting your vision and overall health. Visit our office in Burlington, Vermont, or call (802) 497-1676 to book an appointment today.