How often do you get your eyes tested?

Don't anymore as I don't have insurance.

I do not get my eyes tested............ its been a helluva long time ago, the last time I was told I had better than the average 20/20 vision maybe 20/15?

Well, I think I'm going to make sure I get them checked every year..you know, if I decide to wear them in the ocean again.


I don't think they're going to change too much anymore though..Not until I hit my 40s or so. I don't even remember what my prescription is...but it's bad. It's a running joke that I can't see anything. "Did you see that? Oh..wait, you can't."

Once a year

Every 2 years or so. I should get them tested more often, as my eyesight is dramatically worse each time. However, glasses for me are very expensive (lenses alone run $350+) - I can only afford to buy a new pair about every 2 years. So I just get my eyes checked just before I buy new glasses.

It had been once a year or so, but I got them fixed so I think it will be less now. The appointments had been automatic (made by the doctor). Also, that doctor left town, so I'm not sure but I think they will move me to someone else now. I'm in a indefinite period, so it's hard to answer.

Once per year or every other year.

It's supposed to be once a year, but I actually go closer to every 18 months because I procrastinate after getting the reminder letter. I was supposed to go just before Christmas, but it's unlikely that I'll get around to it until Easter now, even though my sight really seems to have deteriorated.

Twice in 46 years.

Oh, I forgot that a test is also part of my pilot's medical which is every other year.

Seldom. I had my eyes test towards the end of the '90's because of headaches. They were fine. And I had my eyes tested in 2006 when it appeared (correctly) that Claire needed glasses. We went together to the optometrist.

I had my eyes tested once, back when OHIP did cover eye examinations.

I'd go again if I had insurance because sometimes I see blurry from my left eye. Other than that, my vision is better than perfect.

How did you have them fixed and are you happy with the results?

Once a year

lasik, yes very happy (perfect vision)

I knew someone who had it done and she got dry socket from it and now has to use eyedrops constantly because her eye no longer produces tears. So I am scared to do it.

The procedure is pretty disturbing too. They cut a flap on your eye, peel it back, then zap it under it with a laser... while you lay there, eyes held open, trying not to jerk your head away because it's freaky. Just a couple minutes for the whole thing, though. And, it's great not needing glasses. Though, I'll soon need reading glasses because I'm getting old.

now I am horrified. Maybe lots of valium will help make it bearable?

once a year unless i am having a problem in between. if i didn't have insurance that covered eye exams, i guess i would go when i thought i needed a change in glasses or had a problem

They did give me valium and it did help.

Not often enough. I'm so lazy

Once every other year, which is how often my insurance will cover it.

Only when I need to, which is once every year or two. It's been a little longer this time (three years, I think?), but I'm finally noticing that I need a new prescription.

When my glasses break.

I can't remember the last time, more than 20 years ago I'm sure. I have excellent eye sight.

I have not got them tested in about five years. Maybe I should.