Children should have their first eye exam at 6 months old.

You may also need to have eye exams before and during treatment.

Your doctor may want you to have eye exams more often.

When should my child have an eye exam and vision test?

Make time to sit down and explain what will happen during your child's eye exam.

Between the ages of 19 and 40, have an eye exam every 2 years, or more often if needed.

It's usually done as part of a regular eye exam.

This test is usually done as part of a regular eye exam.

Thereafter, your child should have an eye exam every year.

If you have good vision, get a complete eye exam starting at age 40 every two years.