Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Vision screening for your children starts earlier than you think 👓
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends vision screenings for children beginning at birth and continuing at every well-child visit.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus recommend screenings at the following ages:
- Newborn.
- Between 6 and 12 months of age.
- Between 1 and 3 years of age.
- Between 3 and 5 years of age.
- 5 years and up.
Regular vision screenings can help ensure your child has no vision problems. If a problem is found, they can be referred to a pediatric optometrist or ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
Vision screening for your children starts earlier than you think 👓
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends vision screenings for children beginning at birth and continuing at every well-child visit.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus recommend screenings at the following ages:
- Newborn.
- Between 6 and 12 months of age.
- Between 1 and 3 years of age.
- Between 3 and 5 years of age.
- 5 years and up.
Regular vision screenings can help ensure your child has no vision problems. If a problem is found, they can be referred to a pediatric optometrist or ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
