Currently, regular comprehensive eye examinations are the best form of protection against glaucoma-related vision loss. Early diagnosis and careful, lifelong treatment can help maintain eyesight in most people. Eye doctors recommend yearly testing for anyone over 35 with risk factors for glaucoma. 

Regular comprehensive eye exams are essential for vision and eye health. However, their benefits can go well beyond ocular health. Research shows that regular eye exams can identify several health conditions. A comprehensive eye exam is one of the few exams allowing physicians to look inside the body without invasive procedures or blood tests.