The Basics
If you are age 65 or older, have your eyes checked every 1–2 years. People with diabetes should have their eyes checked more often.
Getting an Eye Exam
During the exam, the doctor will put drops in your eyes to enlarge (or dilate) your pupils. This is called a dilated eye exam. It is the only way to find some types of eye diseases.
There are 2 types of doctors that can perform an eye exam:
- Optometrists
- Ophthalmologists
