And the most effective way to detect problems early is with a full eye exam. Recently, the American Optometric Association updated their guidance for how often adults should get eye exams.

Female Narrator Because so many diseases can first be seen inside the eye, you have a greater opportunity for early diagnosis and treatment... making a yearly dialated eye exam well worth the time.

The inner and outer corners of the eye are touched to determine whether the dog blinks appropriately in response. If the dog does not blink or has a weak response, a thorough neurologic exam ...