Not sure when you need to see an eye doctor? The American Academy of Ophthalmology has recommendations for necessary vision screenings by age group:
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Even newborns need a vision screening!
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It's very important that young children receive the suggested eye screenings listed below. When your baby is born, her eyes and vision system aren't fully formed yet. Neither is her brain. She needs to see clearly out of both eyes in order for her brain to develop properly.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus recommend the following check-ups for your baby's vision:
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She needs vision screening before preschool.
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As your child gets ready for preschool, it's time to make sure she's sensing depth and that her eyes are focusing normally on objects near and far.
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If you haven't had your eyes checked by age 40, make an appointment!
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If you made it through childhood and your school years without needing glasses, congratulations! But you're not out of the woods yet. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has a new recommendation that every adult without any previous vision problems or eye conditions get a vision screening at age 40.
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Your vision changes a lot in your 40s and 50s.
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This is a critical time for you in terms of monitoring your vision. Did you know...by age 65, 1 in 3 Americans will have an eye disease that impairs their vision? 1 in 3. Is there anything you can do to stop this? Of course there is—you can visit your ophthalmologist regularly after the age of 40. These visits help spot problems early, so you can treat things like cataracts, glaucoma, or macular degeneration before they become severe.
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See your eye doctor every year or two.
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends you see an eye doctor every year or two, depending on your eye health. Vision insurance can help pay for these regular exams, but if you need more help, the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology offers free and low-cost exams to seniors who qualify. (Learn more here.)
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Sources:
EyeSmart: Eye Health Information from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
University of California, San Diego: A Practical Guide to Clinical Medicine
American Optometric Association
Office of Disease Prevent and Health Promotion: Screening for Visual Impairment
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