Sight serves as our most dominant sensory modality, anchoring us to our physical environment and facilitating our daily interactions with remarkable precision. When we look around, our eyes process millions of data points every second, allowing us to navigate complex spaces, read facial expressions, and interpret subtle environmental cues without conscious effort.
While spring and summer bring warmth and new growth, they also usher in a season of red, itchy, watery, and irritated eyes, known as allergic conjunctivitis. The symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis — caused by exposure to pollen — can make you miserable, but there are ways to protect your eyes and manage the symptoms.
Eye Exam Frequency
Children should have their first eye exam at 6 months of age. A second eye exam is important at age 3. Every child should have an eye exam before the start of school and every 1-2 years thereafter.
Adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every 1-2 years. Seniors age 61 and older should have annual eye exams.