Recommended Eye Exam Frequency

for Pediatric Patients and Adults


Recommended Examination Frequency For the Pediatric Patient
 
Patient Age
 
Examination Interval
 
 
Asymptomatic/Risk Free
 
At Risk
 
Birth to 24 Months
 
At 6 months of age
 
By 6 months of age or as recommended
 
2 to 5 years
 
At 3 years of age
 
At 3 years of age or as recommended
 
6 to 18 years
 
Before first grade and every two years thereafter
 
Annually or as recommended
 


Children considered to be at risk for the development of eye and vision problems may need additional testing or more frequent re-evaluation. Factors placing an infant, toddler, or child at significant risk for visual impairment include: Recommended Examination Frequency For the Adult Patient

 
Patient Age
 
Examination Interval
 
 
Asymptomatic/Risk Free
 
At Risk
 
18 to 60 years
 
Every two years
 
Every one to two years or as recommended
 
61 and older
 
Annually
 
Annually or as recommended
 

Patients at risk include those: