11 Health Risks That Comprehensive Eye Exams Can Detect

When is the last time you had a comprehensive eye exam? If it’s been more than a few years now, you are overdue and should schedule an appointment in the near future. 

According to the American Optometric Association, American adults should have eye exams done at least once every two years. And those who are at risk for certain eye conditions should have them done even more often than that.

During a comprehensive eye exam, an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist will test your eyesight through the use of a refraction eye exam. But they’ll also perform many other tests that could detect certain health conditions that you might not be aware of.

You might actually be surprised by how many health risks an optometrist can find during a comprehensive eye exam. Check out 11 of the most common health risks that an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist can spot while performing a comprehensive eye exam.