Clarity Vision Group Eye Care Articles Eye Exams for Children
Eye Exams for Children As a parent, you may wonder whether your
pre-schooler has a vision problem or when a first eye exam
should be scheduled. Eye exams for children are extremely
important. Experts say 5 percent-10 percent of pre-schoolers and
25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems. Early
identification of a child's vision problem is crucial because,
if left untreated, some childhood vision problems can cause
permanent vision loss. When should kids have their eyes
examined? According to the American Optometric Association
(AOA), infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam at
6 months of age. Children then should receive additional eye
exams at 3 years of age, and just before they enter kindergarten
or the first grade at about age 5 or 6. For school-aged
children, the AOA recommends an eye exam every two years if no
vision correction is required. Children who need eyeglasses or
contact lenses should be examined annually