FAQ: Eye Exams in Ann Arbor, MI

Most patients should schedule an eye exam once a year, depending on their age, vision needs, and overall eye health. If you wear glasses or contacts, have a medical condition, or notice changes in your vision, you may need more frequent visits.​​​​​​​

During an eye exam, Dr. Lutz or Dr. Krieg evaluate your vision, check your prescription, and look at the overall health of your eyes. We may also screen for common eye conditions, discuss any symptoms you are experiencing, and recommend glasses, contacts, or follow-up care if needed.

Regular eye exams help us detect vision changes and eye health concerns before they become more serious. Many eye conditions can develop gradually, so routine exams are an important part of protecting your sight and maintaining comfortable vision.​​​​​​​

Yes, an eye exam can detect more than blurry vision. We also look for signs of eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and other concerns that may affect your long-term eye health.

Yes, even if you already wear glasses, an eye exam helps confirm whether your prescription is still accurate. It also allows us to check your eye health and make sure your current lenses are still supporting your vision comfortably.

Children should have eye exams to make sure their vision is developing properly and supporting learning, reading, and daily activities. If your child squints, sits close to screens, complains of headaches, or struggles in school, scheduling an eye exam is a smart next step.

You should book an eye exam if you notice blurry vision, headaches, eye strain, trouble seeing at night, double vision, frequent squinting, or sudden changes in your sight. Even mild symptoms can be a sign that your eyes need attention.

Yes, eye exams are more thorough than basic vision screenings. A screening may only check how clearly you see, while a comprehensive eye exam evaluates your prescription, eye function, and overall eye health.

Yes, patients can often schedule a contact lens exam along with a regular eye exam. A contact lens evaluation includes additional measurements and fitting steps to help ensure your lenses are comfortable, clear, and safe for your eyes.

Eye exams can help identify vision issues that may contribute to digital eye strain, headaches, dryness, or tired eyes. We can review your screen habits, check your prescription, and recommend options such as updated lenses or computer vision support.

Yes, an eye exam is still important even if your vision seems fine. Some eye health issues do not cause obvious symptoms at first, so routine exams help us monitor changes and catch concerns early.

For an eye exam, bring your current glasses or contact lenses, a list of medications, your insurance information, and any details about vision changes or eye symptoms. This helps us better understand your needs and provide more personalized care.

During a routine eye exam, we test more than how clearly you see. We may evaluate depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, eye muscle function, light response, and how well your eyes focus, move, and work together. These tests help us identify issues that may affect comfort, clarity, or eye coordination.

Yes, eye exams are especially important for older adults because the risk of certain eye conditions can increase with age. Regular exams help us monitor changes in vision and eye health so we can recommend care as early as possible.

When you choose us for an eye exam you receive attentive care focused on your vision, comfort, and long-term eye health. Dr. Lutz and Dr. Krieg take the time to understand your needs, check for changes in your eyes, and recommend the right next steps for clearer, healthier vision. All while answering any questions you may have regarding your vision and eye health.