Many of us go for years at a time without considering changing out our glasses because we doggedly believe that we can still see perfectly with our old lenses. While you may not have noticed or realized it, your old eyeglasses may be working against you, causing undue eyestrain or fatigue. But how often should we replace our glasses, and why? Listen to the Advice of Your Optometrist Your glasses should be replaced when your optometrist recommends that they should be. This usually will occur in tandem with your regular eye exam. The American Optometric Association recommends that non-senior adults and children over age 6 have regular eye exams a minimum of once every two years if they do not have risk factors for poor vision. Seniors over age 60 and individuals with risk factors should have an eye exam every year, or more frequently if recommended by their doctor. During this regular eye exam, you will need to ask your optometrist whether or not you need to replace your glasses w...




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