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When to go for eye test: It is necessary to get the eyes examined from time to time. This can help in detecting eye diseases. All adults should get the checkup done once a year, so that the eyes can be kept healthy.
Usually, people should get the eyes tested once a year.Highlights
- Children must first get the eyes tested at the age of 6 months.
- Adults aged 18 to 40 years should get the eye tested once a year.
- People who already have eye problems, get checked up every 3 to 6 months.
Dr. Tushar Grover, Medical Director of Vision I Center at Siri Fort, New Delhi, told News18 That from time to time, all people should get their eyes checked. Many times the eyes start to face problems and it is not even known. If the problems of the eyes are not treated in time, then the eyesight starts decreasing. Eye examination can detect problems like cataract, glaucoma, retinal disease and eye infection. With eye checkup, you can also know whether your eye approach and focus is right or not. People of all ages must get an eye routine checkup done. This can help keep the eyes healthy.
In how many months should the eye check?
According to Dr. Grover, children should first conduct eye testing at the age of 6 months. After this, when he is 3 years old, another investigation should be done. Apart from this, children should be examined every year after 6 years. Adults between 18 and 40 years of age should get the eye tested once a year. However, if you feel any problem in the eyes such as blurred, headache or eye pain, then you should contact a doctor immediately. There is no special change in the eyes at this age, but regular checkup is necessary to ensure this.
According to the expert, after 40 years, it is important to consult a doctor once a year to check the eye after 40 years. At this age, the risk of many eye diseases such as cataract and glaucoma increases. Apart from this, the risk of retinal problems can also increase with aging, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). With regular checks, these problems can be detected in time. Apart from this, if you already have any eye problems or someone in your family has eye diseases, then every 3 to 6 months should be checked after consulting a doctor.
See the doctor immediately when these signs are seen
Eye check should be done immediately in case of any unusual symptoms in the eyes. Staining or low vision, eye pain or irritation, sudden changes in vision, redness around or inside the eyes and symptoms like redness and frequent headaches, contact the doctor immediately and get the eyes checked. Regular examination of the eye can not only catch vision related problems in time, but it also helps in identifying signs of other health problems. The sooner the problems of the eye are treated, the more effective it is.
Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of News18 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. ,Read more
Amit Upadhyay is working as a senior sub-editor in the lifestyle team of News18 Hindi. He has about 8 years of experience in print and digital media. He writes stories on the topic related to health and lifestyle. , Read more
