EyeconX Ideas! - How Often Do You Need a New Prescription for Eyeglasses? http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=how-often-do-you-need-a-new-prescription-for-eyeglasses Call your eye doctor for an exam if your vision changes. But you should also expect to have eye exams regularly. This is especially important since your eye doctor also checks for eye diseases and disorders.The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends the following schedule for eye exams: Birth to age 6: Children's eyes and vision should be checked at birth, six to 12 months later, and a... Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:32:26 EDT en