Visits to the ophthalmologist are often for ongoing correction of a vision problem, for care of an ongoing disease or condition, or for urgent treatment of an infection, injury or disease. But another important aspect of eye care is a general screening of eye health and early detection of disease.
Family physicians and pediatricians will refer children to an ophthalmologist, as needed. It is recommended that adults have thorough screening exams with an ophthalmologist more frequently as they age.
