Babies should have an eye exam around their first birthday, then yearly thereafter. There are many ocular conditions that can be corrected if diagnosed at a very early age. Even if he or she does not yet speak, or is very active, our doctors and staff are well trained to assess their visual systems whether they are responsive or not. Pre-school and school-age children do not always recognize when they do not see well and can be susceptible to learning difficulties if vision needs go uncorrected.