{"id":14019,"date":"2021-06-15T18:24:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T18:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=14019"},"modified":"2021-09-05T18:53:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T18:53:46","slug":"does-my-baby-have-an-eye-problem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/childrens-vision\/guide-to-childrens-eye-exams\/pediatric-eye-exams-2\/does-my-baby-have-an-eye-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Does My Baby Have an Eye Problem?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Infant eye exams are essential to ensure your baby\u2019s visual development meets their developmental milestones.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Most baby\u2019s eyes are assessed by a neonatologist within a few days after birth.<\/p>\n

Undetected vision problems could affect your baby\u2019s abilities to interact with the environment around them and result in learning or reading delays<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Studies show that up to half of all infants in their first 2 years have astigmatism and long-sightedness.<\/p>\n

Here are some answers to questions related to babies and their vision.<\/p>\n

Q1 Does my baby need an eye exam?<\/i><\/h2>\n

Yes, all babies should have their first eye exam at 6 months of age, even if no visual problems are suspected. The most common vision problems in babies and toddlers are farsightedness and astigmatism.<\/p>\n

Up to 5% of all infants have amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (eye turn).<\/p>\n

If you are concerned your baby requires eye care contact an eye doctor near you<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n

SEE RELATED:<\/strong> Should My Child Have An Eye Exam?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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