Q: How often should I get my eyes checked?

Children should be seen as infants, at age 3, and age 5. Students need to get an exam every year.  Contact lens wearers need an annual exam. Adults (18-60) should schedule a checkup every two years.  Older adults (65+) need to be seen every year.  These are general guidelines — at risk individuals or those with certain ocular or medical conditions need to be seen more often.