Mericos Eye Institute

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the following exam schedules for children and adults.

Children

Screening for eye disease (by an ophthalmologist, pediatrician or trained screener) should be performed at the following ages:

• Newborn to three months
• Six months to one year
• Three years
• Five years

Adults

Comprehensive medical eye exam by an ophthalmologist:

• Age 20 to 39: Once
• Age 40 to 64: Every two to four years
• Age 65 and older: Every one to two years

Check with your ophthalmologist to see how often you should have a medical eye exam if you have any of the following risk factors:

• Developmental delay
• Premature birth
• Personal or family history of eye disease
• African-American heritage
• Previous serious eye injury
• Use of certain medications (check with your ophthalmologist)
• Diseases that affect the entire body, such as diabetes or HIV