Eye Conditions by Age
There is no substitute for a complete annual, eye exam with dilation by an eye doctor. However, we find that many conditions, and treatments, often, but not always, fall into age groups:
Infants & Children
- Amblyopia (lazy eye)
- Strabismus (eye muscle disorder)
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (most often diagnosed in premature babies, or while still in the hospital)
Elementary School through Middle School
- Myopia (nearsightedness) usually treated with glasses
Middle School through College
- Contact lenses
- Glasses
- LASIK laser vision correction (can correct refractive vision issues) for those 18 years or older
Ages 21 through 39
- Myopia (nearsightedness) usually treated with glasses
Ages 40 to 60
Ages 65 and Older
