Optometrist Kitchener

An ophthalmologist has a medical degree. They are licensed to practice medicine and perform eye surgery, prescribe and fit glasses and contact lenses, and qualified to diagnose and treat all eye diseases. An optometrist has a degree in optometry and is licensed to practice optometry. They are qualified to prescribe optical correction, screen for some eye conditions, and qualified to determine the need for glasses and contact lenses. An optician has a combination of college and on-the-job training. They are trained to fit and dispense eyeglasses or contact lenses prescribed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Adults age 20 to 39 years should have their eyes examined every 2 to 3 years. Adults aged 40 to 64 years should have their eyes examined every 2 years. Adults age 65 years or older should have their eyes examined annually.

Infants and toddlers should have their first eye examination between the ages of 6 and 9 months. Preschool children should have their eyes examined between the ages of 2 and 5 years. School children aged 6 to 19 years should have their eyes examined annually.

There is a possibility that your child will likely inherit your need for glasses. Your children are likely to need them if both the parents wear glasses.

Mild twitching of the eyelid is  quite common and most often associated with fatigue. They are temporary and completely harmless even though these involuntary contractions of muscles are annoying.