Like medical and dental visits, it is important for a child to also visit the eye doctor. Most children already have their first eye exam when they make a routine doctor visit at the age of six months. After that, when should the next exam be scheduled? This blog will help you know when to schedule an eye doctor appointment and why it is important.
Eye Exam The American Optometric Association recommends that a child should receive an eye exam at the age of three. After that, the child should have an exam at the age of five, or just before the child enters kindergarten. As a child goes through school, he or she should have an exam once every two years even if there are no vision issues.
Important Exam It is important that your child has his or her eye exam before starting school. The eye doctor will test to make certain your child has all these skills related to good eye sight: • Near and distance vision • Coordination between the two eyes • Peripheral vision • Eye movement skills • Eye/ hand coordination
If your child needs vision correction or protective eye wear, your eye doctor will be able to correct the issue early on.
To schedule your child's first eye exam, please contact Horizon Eye Care with seven locations in Charlotte, North Carolina.
