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Children's eyes are growing and changing quickly. They should get eyes screening at the right times for healthy eyes. The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus recommend the following schedule

Newborn

The doctor should examine a newborn’s eyes to check for basic indicators of eye health. It may include testing for red reflex testing, blink and pupil response.

An ophthalmologist should do a comprehensive exam if the baby is:

• born prematurely

• has signs of eye disease

• or a family history of childhood eye disease

6 to 12 months

A second screening should be done during the child’s first year of life. A pediatrician or other health care professional will do standard tests, visually inspect the eyes and check for healthy eye alignment and movement.

12 to 36 months

Children is checked for healthy eye development. There may be a "photoscreening" test by special camera. These pictures help find problems that can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye).

3 to 5 years

Between 3 and 5 years, A child should be checked vision and eye alignment. For example Visual acuity (sharpness of vision, like 20/20) should be tested as soon as the child is old enough to read an eye chart.

5 years and older

At 5, children should be screened for visual acuity, alignment and signs of other eye problems. Nearsightedness (myopia) is the most common problem in this age group. It is corrected with eyeglasses.

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