Childrens Vision

At birth a baby has very poor vision

• Improved visual acuity
• Fields of vision become equivalent to a 40cm bubble
• Begin to be able to fix on objects
• Improved perception of colour
• Start trying to hold objects

From 0-9 months, their vision develops quickly

Around 4 mths:

• Low visual acuity
• Fields of vision become equivalent to a 40cm bubble
• Begin to be able to fix on objects
• Improved perception of colour
• Start trying to hold objects

Around 9 mths:

• Sharper vision
• Enlarged fields of vision
• Visual exploration of their surroundings thanks to the new found ability to crawl

Early identification of visual defects can result in better correction

Long sighted

• The child has to make extra effort to see things at a short distance. The symptoms are headaches, abnormal tiredness and the possibility of a squint.

Short sighted

• The child has poor distance vision. Often short-sightedness becomes apparent when a child first goes to school.

Astigmatism

• The child has distorted vision. Part of the eye is a irregular shape, and often certain directions appear to be more blurred then others.

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