The American Optometric Association (AOA) announced in a press release that it has opened the 30-day peer and public review period for the second edition of its evidence-based Comprehensive Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination clinical practice guideline. Comments will be accepted through August 5, 2026.

The updated guideline supports the AOA's ongoing advocacy to ensure every child has access to timely, comprehensive eye care by providing clinicians with the latest evidence to inform high-quality pediatric care. Early detection through routine comprehensive eye exams by doctors of optometry is essential to identifying vision conditions that can affect a child's visual development, learning, and overall well-being, the AOA said in the press release.

Developed by the AOA Evidence-based Optometry Guideline Development Group in accordance with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine standards, the guideline undergoes external review by doctors of optometry, other health care professionals, researchers, agencies, industry representatives, and members of the public before final publication.

Doctors of optometry, health care professionals, researchers and members of the public are invited to review the draft guideline and submit feedback through the AOA's online peer and public review form. The final guideline is expected to be published later in 2026.