| The following guidelines have been developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology for individuals with no increased risk of eye disease: |
| Infants |
Screening by a health care professional by 6 months |
| 3-5 years |
Evaluation for vision problems such as strabismus (crossed eyes), amblyopia (lazy eye), nearsightedness, astigmatism and other conditions |
| Up to age 19 |
Comprehensive eye examination every 1-2 years |
| Age 20-29 |
At least 1 eye exam during this period |
| Age 30-39 |
At least 2 eye exams during this period |
| Age 40-64 |
Eye exam every 2-4 years |
| Age 65+ |
Eye Exam every 1-2 years |