Eye exam interval
Summary of the Preferred Practice Patterns for Frequency of Adult Eye Evaluations with No Risk Factors
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COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL EYE EVALUATION FOR ADULTS WITH NO RISK FACTORS
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Age (years)
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Frequency of Evaluation
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65 or older
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Every 1-2 years1 [A:II]
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| 55-64 |
Every 1-3 years[A:III] |
| 40-54 |
Every 2-4 years[A:III] |
| Under 40 |
5-10 years[A:III] |
Interim eye evaluations, consisting of vision examinations (refractions, spectacles, contact lens evaluations, etc.), may be performed during these periods as well. Patients with risk factors for disease or symptoms and signs of eye disease, and patients who desire an examination, may have additional evaluations during these periods.
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