Your Vision Throughout Life


Infant Vision: Birth to 24 Months of Age

Babies learn to see, just like they learn to walk and talk. They are not born with all the visual abilities they need in life.

Healthy eyes and good vision play a critical role in how infants and children learn to see. Infants with eye and vision problems can have developmental delays.


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Preschool Vision: 2 to 5 Years of Age

In the preschool years, children develop the visual abilities they will need throughout school and life.

Ensuring that vision is developing normally can provide a good head start for school.


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School-aged Vision: 6 to 18 years of age

Good vision is key to success in school. It is estimated that as much as 80% of children's learning occurs through their eyes.

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Adult Vision: 19 to 40 years of age

Most adults in this age range enjoy healthy eyes and good vision. The most common eye and vision problems are due to visual stress and eye injuries.

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Adult Vision: 41 to 60 years of age

Difficulty seeing clearly for reading and close work is among the most common problems adults develop between these ages.

Also, other changes in the eyes can start to affect work and enjoyment of life.

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Adult Vision: Over 60 years of age

Vision changes as you get older, but these changes don't have to compromise your lifestyle. Knowing what to expect and when to seek professional care can help you safeguard your vision.

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