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It is very important every child has their annual vision exam. Early detection and treatment of certain vision problems can prevent vision loss in the future. The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam by at 6 months of age. Then at 3 years of age, and just before they enter kindergarten or the first grade. (www.aoa.org) No matter the age, when scheduling your child’s appointment, try to make sure it will be a time your child will be more happy or cooperative. Depending on the age, there will be different tests performed during the exam. In all exams, be prepared to let your doctor know if your child was premature, has any delayed motor development, you are noticing any eye strain or fatigue, has poor visual concentration or tracking skills, or whether your child has failed any eye exam at school or the pediatrician’s office. You will also want to alert the doctor of any family history of eye problems or eye diseases.