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Preserve the health of your eyes
You should regularly visit your ophthalmologist
at the following
intervals:
•Age
20-29 years: At least once during this period.
§Those with
risk factors for glaucoma (people of African descent or those who have a
family history of glaucoma) should be seen every 3-5 years.
•Age
30-39 years: At least twice during this period.
§Those with
risk factors for glaucoma (people of African descent or those who have
a family history of glaucoma) should be seen every 2-4 years.
•Age
40-64 years: Every 2-4 years.
•Age
65 years or older: Every 1-2 years.