A comprehensive eye exam includes tests to check vision clarity, eye muscle function, and overall eye health, helping detect issues like refractive errors, glaucoma, and cataracts early.

Adults should have an eye exam every 1-2 years, or as recommended by their eye doctor based on age, risk factors, and existing eye conditions.

Symptoms include blurry vision, glare, halos around lights, and reduced color perception, which can worsen over time.

LASIK and PRK are common surgeries to correct vision by reshaping the cornea. Other procedures include LASEK and SMILE.

Children should have their first eye exam between 6 months and 1 year of age, then at ages 3 and 5, and every 1-2 years thereafter.

The normal range for serum uric acid levels is typically 3.5 to 7.2 mg/dL for men and 2.6 to 6.0 mg/dL for women. However, this range may vary slightly depending on the laboratory.

Yes, diet can affect uric acid levels. Foods high in purines, such as red meat, shellfish, and sugary beverages, can increase uric acid levels in the blood.

Gout is typically treated with medications to reduce pain and inflammation, as well as drugs that lower uric acid levels. Lifestyle changes, such as dietary modifications and increased hydration, are also recommended.

Yes, certain medications can affect uric acid levels. It is important to inform your healthcare provider about all medications and supplements you are taking before the test.

The frequency of testing depends on your individual health condition and the recommendations of your healthcare provider. Patients with gout or those undergoing treatment for high uric acid levels may need more frequent testing.

If you have persistent joint pain, swelling, or instability that does not respond to conservative treatments, arthroscopy may be recommended.