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By the time adults reach their early 20s, eye and vision systems are considered fully developed. Most people find that their vision and eye health generally remain stable throughout their mid-20s and 30s. At this stage of life, it is important to establish good eye health habits for a lifetime of strong, healthy vision. For example, people with diabetes or pre-diabetes need to have regular eye exams to make sure they don’t develop diabetic eye disease. A big part of diabetic eye care is working with your doctors to control weight and blood sugar, as well as blood pressure and cholesterol.

During this time frame, it is crucial to jump on vision correction surgery opportunities. Eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions change only slightly during your 20s and 30s, therefore if you are considering a refractive procedure such as LASIK, this time would be an optimal time to do so. Adults under 40 years old whose eyes are healthy and vision is good should have a complete exam by an ophthalmologist every five to ten years. Or remember it this way: have a complete eye exam once in your 20s and twice in your 30s.

If you wear contact lenses, see your eye specialist once a year. If you have diabetes or a family history of eye disease, talk with your provider to see how often your eyes should be examined. No matter your age, if you have an eye infection, injury, eye pain or see unusual flashes, floaters or patterns of light in your field of vision, call your eye doctor right away!