Though the doctor has probably been examining your baby's eyes during regular checkups, the American Optometric Association also recommends taking your child to an optometrist between the ages of 6 and 12 months.
It may seem early to be making an eye appointment for your baby, but vision problems can be more easily corrected if caught early. According to the InfantSEE public health program, 1 in 10 children is at risk for undiagnosed eye and vision problems.
InfantSEE provides professional eye and vision assessments for babies nationwide regardless of their parents' income or access to insurance coverage. Visit the InfantSEE website to find a participating optometrist in your area.
Let your baby's doctor and the optometrist know if either you or your partner has a family history of serious eye problems – particularly problems that surfaced in childhood.