Your eyesight is an often-overlooked but serious part of your overall health. Though you may believe that your current glasses or contact lenses are good enough, it is important to see your eye doctor regularly to ensure that your vision has remained the same and that you are properly caring for your eyes. One of the most important things you can do to keep your eyes healthy is to replace your contact lenses after the recommended amount of time. Do you know how you can keep your eyes in top condition? Find out with Dr. Mark Skowron, Dr. Kerry John, Dr. Lavender Streiff, and Dr. Mirjana McCarthy at Skowron Eye Care in Elmhurst, IL.
 

When should I see my eye doctor?

Most doctors recommend seeing your eye doctor every one or two years for a comprehensive eye examination. The American Optometric Association says that eye examinations should occur around six months of age, three years of age, and school age, then every two years. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you should see your eye doctor every year or every other year.
 

What can I expect from an eye examination?

An eye examination will begin with your doctor gathering your family, lifestyle, and medical history and asking about any issues you have had with your eyes in the past. Then, your doctor performs several evaluations, including one to check your actual vision itself and others to look for signs of issues like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia, glaucoma, and cataracts or muscle degeneration. They will also ensure your eyes work together and do not function individually.
 

How often should I replace my contact lenses? 

Since contact lenses now come in many forms, you should replace your lenses depending on their instructions. Disposable lenses are available in daily, weekly, or monthly form. This means that you should replace those lenses every day, week, or month. Reusable lenses should be replaced at least every six months.
 

Contact Lenses in Elmhurst, IL

Your eye doctor can help you determine if contact lenses are best for you and when you should replace them. For more information on contact lenses or when you should replace them, please contact Dr. Skowron, Dr. John, Dr. Streiff, and Dr. McCarthy at Skowron Eye Care in Elmhurst, IL. Call (630) 834-6244 to schedule your appointment with your optometrist today!