• Children: At least once before starting school, then as recommended.
• Adults (18-60 years): Every 1-2 years.
• Adults (over 60 years): Annually.
• Contact lens wearers: Annually or as recommended.
• Individuals with risk factors or symptoms: As advised by an optometrist.

• Redness
• Discharge (watery, yellow, or green)
• Itching or irritation
• Pain or discomfort
• Tearing
• Swelling around the eyes
• Sensitivity to light

Yes, you can wear contact lenses if you have astigmatism. There are special types of contact lenses called toric lenses designed specifically to correct astigmatism. Toric contact lenses are shaped differently from regular spherical lenses to accommodate the irregular curvature of the eye associated with astigmatism. They are available in both soft and rigid gas permeable (RGP) materials, depending on your preference and the recommendation of your eye care professional.