{"id":12975,"date":"2024-08-20T06:23:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T10:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/?p=12975"},"modified":"2024-08-20T06:23:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T10:23:26","slug":"national-eye-exam-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/blog\/national-eye-exam-month\/","title":{"rendered":"National Eye Exam Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255427151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255427151 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">When Is National Eye Exam Month?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84963936 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84963936 BCX0\">National Eye Exam Month is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84963936 BCX0\">observed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84963936 BCX0\"> every year in August to raise awareness about the importance of routine eye care and eye exams. It also serves as a helpful reminder to schedule a comprehensive eye exam for yourself and your kids.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW143856560 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW143856560 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">History of National Eye Exam Month<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150684818 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeHoveredV2 CommentHighlightHovered SCXW150684818 BCX0\">National Eye Exam Month was <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW150684818 BCX0\">established<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightHovered SCXW150684818 BCX0\"> by Sears Optical in 1989<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeHoveredV2 SCXW150684818 BCX0\">, but eye care and eye exams have been around for much longer. Here are some highlights over time:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the earliest written references to eyes were made in the Code of Hammurabi in 2250 BC. While the Ancient Babylon text may be best known for its \u201ceye for an eye\u201d principle, it also details payment for successful eye surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, and treatment expanded from 1550 BC to 1583 AD. Important texts on the subject were written around the world and across human civilization, including Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, the Arabian Era, and the Renaissance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 1805, Moorfields Eye Hospital \u2014 the first dedicated ophthalmic hospital \u2014 opened in London, England. The first university ophthalmology department was founded in the general hospital of Vienna, Austria, in 1812.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">German physicist and doctor Hermann von Helmholtz invented the direct ophthalmoscope in 1851. Eye doctors still use this instrument to examine the back of the eye and assess the health of the retina, optic nerve, and other parts of the eye.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many medical devices, surgical techniques, diagnostic tests, and other advancements were invented throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, including the launch of National Eye Exam Month.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12933 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-7.jpg\" alt=\"A model showing a cross section of an eyeball\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-7.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-7-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-7-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-7-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/In-content-900_700-7-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW17163427 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW17163427 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Why Is National Eye Exam Month Important?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your vision affects every aspect of your life, so it\u2019s crucial that you take care of your eyes. Vision issues can impact a child\u2019s academic performance, self-confidence, and general behavior. Adults with uncorrected vision problems are less likely to be employed and are at a higher risk of experiencing depression and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you get a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor checks your vision and your eye health. Some of the things they look for are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Refractive errors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 If you can\u2019t see objects clearly up close, far away, or at any distance, you may have myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism, or presbyopia (age-related farsightedness).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vision changes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Age-related eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration can lead to partial vision loss or even blindness. Early detection and treatment are key to managing symptoms and preserving vision.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Muscle issues<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 You have eye muscles that control eye movement, position, near focusing, and how much light enters the eye. If these muscles aren\u2019t working properly, you could have an eye disorder like amblyopia (lazy eye) or strabismus (crossed eyes).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cancer or tumors in the eye <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 While rare, intraocular melanoma and retinoblastoma are cancers of the eye that your eye doctor can detect during an eye exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256922495 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClickedV2 CommentHighlightClicked SCXW256922495 BCX0\">Eye exams are also important because they can reveal problems with your overall health. Your eye doctor may be the first to see signs of:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A brain tumor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Blood, tissue, or skin cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High cholesterol<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lupus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thyroid disease<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82906304 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRestV2 CommentHighlightRest SCXW82906304 BCX0\">The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that adults ages 18 to 64 get a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years, or as often as their eye doctor recommends. Adults 65 and older should get an eye exam every year, or as often as their eye doctor recommends.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/frames\/st-michel-golden-s-19638\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12855 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Content-15.jpg\" alt=\"A woman wearing large, wire frame, metallic eyeglasses\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Content-15.jpg 900w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Content-15-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Content-15-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Content-15-669x520.jpg 669w, https:\/\/img.ebdcdn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Content-15-321x250.jpg 321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW101647542 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW101647542 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Kids Need Eye Exams Too<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your child may get a vision screening at school or at the pediatrician, but it is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam. Research has found that vision screenings miss up to 75% of eye problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screenings are a tool used to help identify children with vision issues \u2014 like nearsightedness and farsightedness \u2014 so they can be referred to an eye doctor for a comprehensive exam. An eye doctor can assess their vision and eye health during the exam and prescribe glasses or other vision correction if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198506317 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198506317 BCX0\">A <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW198506317 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyecare\/kids-eye-exams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW198506317 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198506317 BCX0\">comprehensive eye exam for kids<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198506317 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198506317 BCX0\"> is similar to an adult exam. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeClickedV2 CommentHighlightClicked SCXW198506317 BCX0\">The American Optometric Association recommends that children get eye exams at the following ages:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First eye exam between 6 and 12 months old<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One exam between 3 and 5 years old<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One exam at age 6 or before a child starts school<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An exam every year through age 17. If a child is at risk for vision or eye health problems, the eye doctor may recommend they have an exam more often.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\">If <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\"> been a while since you had an eye exam, celebrate National Eye Exam Month by making an appointment with your eye doctor. If you need glasses, shop our wide variety of specs for <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW142640315 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/women\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW142640315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\">women<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\">, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW142640315 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/men\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW142640315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\">men<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\">, and <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW142640315 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eyebuydirect.com\/eyeglasses\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW142640315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\">kids<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\">You\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW142640315 BCX0\"> sure to find your perfect pair.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Is National Eye Exam Month? 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