Optometric ManagementAOA Issues New Clinical Guidelines for Exams

The American Optometric Association (AOA) has released a revised clinical practice guideline to help doctors of optometry provide comprehensive eye and vision exams for adults. The guideline was created due to the significant public and economic impact of increasing visual impairments, blindness, and an aging population in the United States. The guideline recommends annual comprehensive eye exams for adults aged 18-64 to optimize visual function, detect sight-threatening eye and systemic health conditions early, and prevent or reduce vision loss. The guideline emphasizes that early detection of eye and vision problems can improve a patient’s visual function and quality of life.