Did you know – Many Canadian parents are not aware that an eye examination is recommended for infants as early as 6 months old.
The Canadian Association of Optometrists recommends an eye exam for your child at 6-9 months old, between 2 to 5 years old and then annually (or as recommended by the optometrist) from ages 6 to 19.
There are several reasons for these early recommendations.
- Certain eye conditions are without symptoms and show no visible signs.
- Other conditions may cause eyestrain and blurry vision, however the child may not complain as it may seem normal to them if they have never experienced clear, comfortable vision. Infants and toddlers are too young to verbalize a complaint.
- Eye conditions that can cause permanently reduced vision and affect depth perception are best treated in early childhood.