Every 2 years is the standard, or sooner if you notice any changes.

Yes. Some eye conditions like Glaucoma can be hard to detect yourself due to slow progression, or lack of symptoms. By having regular eye exams, we can pick up any changes to your vision and ensure you get the treatment you need.

Yes, your lifestyle has a big impact on your eye health. For example:-Not wearing sunglasses can cause UV damage to the front of your eyesSmoking can increase your chance of eye conditions, like cataracts On the flipside:-Taking regular breaks and spending time outside can slow down eye growth in children and keeps prescriptions low. -Eating a varied diet and having vitamins can stave off macular degeneration or improve symptoms of dry eye

Yes, some are. For example, short-sightedness runs in families, meaning that kids with one or more parent with short-sightedness have a greater chance of being shortsighted themselves. Eye conditions like Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma also have a genetic link. However, if a relative has one of these conditions, it does not guarantee that you will also get it. We recommend eye tests every 2 years to monitor your eye health.