As a parent, it's normal to wonder whether your preschooler has a vision problem or when you should schedule your child's first eye exam. The American Optometric Association(AOA) suggests that children should have their first regular eye exam at 6 months old. Eye exams for children are very important since 5 to 10 percent of preschoolers and 25 percent of children have vision problems.
That's why a comprehensive eye examination is so critical for children. The earlier we detect and treat the vision problem the better chance we have to correct it, so your child can learn to see clearly.