Understanding The Different Stages Of Eye Development
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Understanding The Different Stages Of Eye Development

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Our eyes are one of the most complex organs in our whole body, and it takes years to develop completely. While within the first three to ten weeks in the womb, the eye development in fetus starts, the changes continue to take place till adolescence.

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Eye development takes time as the eyes need to collect and focus light before converting it into an electrical signal, which the brain can understand and requires the use of numerous different types of neurons. So, even before a child takes birth, the process for this learned behaviour begins and involves multiple stages.

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What Are The Different Stages Of Eye Development?

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As previously mentioned, within the first three to ten weeks, the process of eye development in fetus starts to occur, [1] where the light is perceived through fused eyelids as early as the second trimester.

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Light exposure in the womb is critical as it ensures healthy eyes and vision for the child. Babies are exposed to a range of visual stimulus from the moment they are born.[2] However, they may not have the ability to differentiate between two objects.

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If you notice, you will find out that most babies are particularly interested in things with a lot of contrast, and that their primary attention is on objects that are very close (less than a foot away), which is almost the same distance as his mother’s face when she’s nursing.

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Following this, there are a number of milestones for eye development stages in babies that take place throughout the first year of their life, such as:

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  • Throughout the first couple of months, the eye development in babies is continuous as the eyes take time learning how to work together and track moving targets. [3] In addition, around this same time, with the evolving eye development in babies, you will also see an improvement in their eye-hand coordination.
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  • Depth perception is a stage of eye development in babies, where they start to see their surroundings in third dimensions, which usually occurs around the age of five months. Moreover, the establishment of colour vision also takes place during this same period of eye development in babies.
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  • Most babies learn how to use their eyes and hands together around the age of nine months. This is the same time they begin to crawl and later on start to walk and gain increased coordination. At this stage of eye development, babies can now accurately gauge distances and toss things with considerable precision.
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Eye development stage at the age of three to four years:[4]

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  • Hand-eye coordination and motor skills are improved. A child’s strength with puzzles or construction toys demonstrates this.
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  • During drawing, improved visual memory aids children in copying forms such as a circle, which helps them with certain recollections to visually portray a storyline.
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  • Can read the majority of the lines on an eye chart.
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Eye development stage at the age of four to six years:

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  • Comprehension of letters and objects as the child begins reciting alphabets and naming various forms of fruits, objects, family members and such.
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  • Reading abilities with improved convergence (eyes moving together) enhances the child’s ability to follow words across the page from left to right.
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  • Depth perception is fully established when both eyes perform effectively together. This aids a youngster in determining the distance between items and themselves. In addition, when a child has adequate depth perception, he or she feels at ease performing sports and starts to feel confident being out in the world.
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What Are Some Signs Of Possible Vision Problems In Babies?

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Although eye and vision disorders in new-born babies are rare, parents can look for the following indicators that could suggest a problem:

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  • Excessive tearing is a sign that the tear ducts are clogged.
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  • Possible eye infection if the eyelids get red or crusty.
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  • The constant turning of the eyes can be a symptom of strabismus.
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  • The presence of a white pupil could suggest the presence of an eye malignancy.
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It’s fascinating to observe the different eye development stages in babies. However, it is always better to seek expert help when it comes to your child’s vision.

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For the same, you can talk to your eye care specialist and understand more about the eye development stages and particular activities that can help ensure proper vision development for your child. Remember that our eyes are one of the most important organs, and ensuring that your child has healthy vision will only mean they can live their life to the fullest!

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Although eye and vision disorders in new-born babies are rare, parents can look for the following indicators that could suggest a problem.

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Eye Concers for Babies

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Even in the womb babies can tell the difference between light and dark. And at birth, they see shapes by following the lines where light and dark meet. Yet, they are several weeks old before they can see their first primary colour – red.\r\n

\r\n In their first weeks and months, babies learn to use their eyes – actually their eyes “learn” how to see. While each eye has the physical structure it needs to begin to see normally, the two eyes haven’t learned to work together yet – and this “binocular vision” develops quickly throughout the first few weeks and months of life.\r\n

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Can I Stimulate My Baby's Eye Development?

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\r\n In this critical first year, your baby’s brain and eyes begin to co-ordinate images and remember what they’ve seen. As a parent, you can participate in your newborn’s eye development and health as a normal part of your time with your baby. Proper stimulation can increase curiosity, attention span, memory, and nervous system development. So be sure to give your baby plenty of interesting things to see.\r\n

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The First Three Months of Eye Development

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\r\n Newborns can only focus about sixteen to 24cm from their face, and they see only black, white and gray. As early as the first week, your baby begins to respond to movement and begins to focus on your face. Soon your baby will smile when you come close. This is an important sign that your baby sees and recognises you – a joyful moment for any parent.\r\n Over the next ten to 12 weeks, you will notice your baby following moving objects and recognising things, especially toys and mobiles with bold, geometric patterns. As their colour vision begins to develop, babies will see red first – they will see the full spectrum of colours by the time they reach three months of age.\r\n

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When Do Babies Begin To See Clearly?

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\r\n Depth perception and eye-hand coordination begin to develop when babies reach four months. From four to six months, your baby begins to reach out and touch an object – something that previously only happened by chance.\r\n By six months, your child’s vision can already be as good as 20/20, which is what we commonly think of as “normal.” You’ll see how eyesight becomes a crucial element in your baby’s ability to coordinate full-body movements such as standing and walking.\r\n

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When Does a Baby's Hand Eye Coordination Develop?

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\r\n From eight to 12 months, the connection between eyes, movement, and memory is strong as your baby approaches their first birthday. In the past year you’ve probably noticed tremendous improvements in your baby’s attempts to roll a ball, pick up small toys and objects, and feed themselves foods like cereal or sliced fruit.\r\n Activities that encourage hand-eye coordination, like playing with stacking boxes and rings, blocks or snap-together toys, will help strengthen your baby’s ability to see an object, touch it, and remember things about it.\r\n

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Your Baby’s Eye Health

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\r\n The best way to help keep your baby's eyes healthy is through regular professional eye examinations. So have your baby's eyes examined – shortly after birth.\r\n

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Are There Benefits for the Eye From Breast Feeding?

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\r\n According to a study published in the February issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, “babies who are breast-fed have significantly better vision as young children than babies fed from formula.” Because scientists have previously hypothesised that the chemical known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) – found in higher concentrations in breast milk than in formula – enhances the vision of developing children, the researchers randomly added DHA to the formulas of some of the non-breast-fed children.\r\n

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Even in the womb babies can tell the difference between light and dark. And at birth, they see shapes by following the lines where light and dark meet. Yet, they are several weeks old before they can see their first primary colour – red. 

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Childhood Vision Development

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\r\n There’s so much for your child to see and experience during their first years. And while the eye's greatest physical development occurs during the first year, children continue to hone their vision skills throughout childhood. Eye muscles strengthen. Nerve connections multiply. And your child’s eyes become stronger and work together more effectively.\r\n

\r\n Between the ages of one and three, co-ordination between eyes, hands, and body allow children to pick up objects, walk or run from place to place, and throw and catch a ball. You will even see the refinement as their hand/eye co-ordination improves.\r\n

\r\n Pre-schoolers - ages two to five - are eager to draw and look at pictures. By connecting stories with illustrations, you can help coordinate your child's hearing and vision\r\n

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Helping Your Child's Eye Development

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\r\n There are lots of activities and games you can do with your child to help them develop the connection between eyesight and interaction with their world:\r\n

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  • “I Spy with my little eye” game
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  • Piling up building blocks
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  • Colouring with crayons or markers
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  • Assembling puzzles
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  • Looking at and identifying pictures on a page while someone reads to them
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When you help your child’s vision grow stronger, you’re aiding your child’s overall physical and cognitive development. Motor co-ordination, reading comprehension, and associations between words and objects are all important functions for every child – and vision affects them all.

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Nutrition and Exercise

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\r\n A balanced diet can make the difference in everyone's overall health and wellness.\r\n

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Give Your Child’s Eyes a Healthy Start

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\r\n The best way to help keep your child's eyes healthy is through regular professional eye examinations. So have your baby's eyes examined by your optometrist.\r\n

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There’s so much for your child to see and experience during their first years. And while the eye's greatest physical development occurs during the first year, children continue to hone their vision skills throughout childhood. Eye muscles strengthen. Nerve connections multiply. And your child’s eyes become stronger and work together more effectively. 

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Eye Development

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\r\n It’s helpful to know how the eyes work, to understand how the eye’s parts function together to bring clear images to your brain – and how these parts change over time.\r\n

\r\n One thing you might notice is that just about everyone in your age group wears some kind of vision correction, like eye glasses or Contact Lenses. Here are some reasons why:\r\n

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Retina Becomes Less Light Sensitive

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\r\n As you age, your retina becomes less light sensitive, so you need more light to see as well as you did before. Brighter lights in your work area or next to your reading chair will help bring printed words into clearer focus, but eventually, you’ll need vision correction, such as bifocals or multifocal contact lenses, for reading.\r\n

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The Eye’s Lens Becomes Less Elastic

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\r\n Are printed words not as clear as they used to be? This is, in part, because your eyes’ lenses become less elastic with time. This makes it tougher for your eyes to focus with the same agility you experienced in younger years. Reading glasses, bifocals or multifocal contact lenses will help you see more clearly.\r\n

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The Eye’s Lens May Become Cloudy

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\r\n Your eye’s lens may start to become cloudy, making it harder to see colours with the same vibrancy you once enjoyed. You may also notice additional glare from headlights at night, or from the sun hitting the pavement during the day. Polarised sunglasses can help prevent this from happening during the day by filtering out the glare. You may also find it more difficult to drive at night. Contact lenses that incorporate HD Optics may help with this condition.\r\n

\r\n PureVision Multi-Focal contact lense allow you to stay in your contacts instead of moving to bifocals or reading glasses.\r\n

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Eyes May Feel Drier

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\r\n You may have noticed that your eyes feel drier than normal. This is because your tear glands have lost some ability to produce moisture and keep your eyes properly lubricated. Artificial-tear eye drops that work like real tears to moisturise and alleviate the discomfort of dry eye. If your job involves using a computer for hours at a time, you may be increasing the dryness through a condition called computer vision syndrome. Making some small changes in your work habits can provide some relief for this problem. This includes:\r\n

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  • Keeping your computer screen within 40-50cm of your eyes
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  • Keeping the top of your computer screen slightly below eye level
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  • Minimizing the distance between your computer screen and any documents you need to reference while working
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  • Using drops, to soothe irritated, dry eyes
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  • Adjusting the light to minimize glare on the screen
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  • Taking a break every 15 minutes to focus on a distant object
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  • Blinking frequently
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Seeing Bright Pinpoints of Light or Floating Black Dots

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\r\n Are you seeing occasional bright pinpoints of light, or floating black dots that seem to last a long time? These come into your field of vision because your vitreous, the part of the eye that connects to the retina, begins to shrink as you reach your 40s. The floaters and flashers are a nuisance, but you can learn to ignore them without much effort. If you see a sudden increase in the number of dots and flashes, contact your eye care professional.\r\n

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It’s helpful to know how the eyes work, to understand how the eye’s parts function together to bring clear images to your brain – and how these parts change over time. 

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Your Baby's Eye Exam

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\r\n The best way to protect your baby's eyes is through regular professional examinations. Certain infectious, congenital, or hereditary eye diseases may be present at birth or develop shortly thereafter. Yet, when diagnosed early, their impact may be greatly minimised.\r\n

\r\n So have your baby's eyes examined by an optometrist before six months of age (or sooner if recommended by your Health Care Professional) and regularly throughout their life.\r\n

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How Can I Prepare For My Baby's Eye Exam

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\r\n Chances are your optometrist will examine your baby’s eyes in one of your first few visits. They will review your baby's health and family health history. Be sure to tell them about any eye health issues in your family, as many of these can be inherited.\r\n

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How Will the Optometrist Test My Baby's Eyesight?

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\r\n The optometrist may use toys and lights to determine your baby's ability to focus, recognise colours, and perceive depth or dimension. Here are some things you may see during the exam:\r\n

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  • Alignment Using toys that make noises (or are otherwise intriguing) the optometrist will cover and quickly uncover each eye to test for a dominant eye
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  • Ability to fixate Your optometrist will move an object in front of your baby’s eyes to see if the eyes can watch and follow the object
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  • Coordination of eye muscles The optometrist will move a light or some interesting toys in a set pattern to test your baby's ability to see sharply and clearly at near and far distances.
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  • Pupil response to light The optometrist will shine a small light (a penlight, for example) in your baby's eye and watch the pupil's reaction. The pupil normally would get smaller very quickly in response to light.
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  • Eyelid health and function They will examine each eyelid to be sure it is functioning normally. This includes a check for drooping eyelid, inflammation, and any other indications that your baby’s eyes need greater attention.
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If anything is out of the ordinary, you’ll be advised to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist who will perform a more comprehensive evaluation of your baby’s eyes.

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What Does a Comprehensive Eye Exam Involve?

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\r\n Babies should have their first comprehensive eye exam by an eye care professional at six months. They will perform additional tests that the paediatrician does not. This is essential if there are any major vision issues that run in your family, as they may have been inherited.\r\n

\r\n Your eye care professional will conduct some of the same tests you saw in your paediatrician’s office, but with some important additions:\r\n

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  • Vision correction They will use eye drops to help your baby’s pupils dilate, creating a better window to the back of your baby’s eyes. This dilation allows your doctor to check for Nearsightedness (myopia), Farsightedness (hyperopia) and Astigmatism. The drops take about 45 minutes to work, and will blur your baby’s vision and cause a little light sensitivity for a few hours. Using a retinoscope, the doctor will move the light to see it reflected in the pupil. The shape of the reflection helps the doctor determine if your baby has vision issues that require correction.
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  • The interior and back of the eye After dilating your baby’s eyes and dimming the lights, the doctor will use a special instrument called an ophthalmoscope to see through to the retina and optic nerve at the back of the eye. This is where clues to many eye diseases first show up.
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  • Tests for a specific issue Be sure to discuss any other concerns you have about your baby’s eyes such as crossed eyes and nystagmus, so your doctor can do the appropriate tests and advise you on the action required.
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The best way to protect your baby's eyes is through regular professional examinations. Certain infectious, congenital, or hereditary eye diseases may be present at birth or develop shortly thereafter. Yet, when diagnosed early, their impact may be greatly minimised. 

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Your Childs Eye Exam

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\r\n Vision problems affect one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-age children. And since many vision problems begin at an early age, it’s very important that children receive proper eye care. Poor eyesight can also affect learning ability, athletic performance, and self-esteem. Untreated eye conditions can worsen and lead to more serious problems. For all of these reasons, the best way to protect your child’s vision is by having regular eye examinations.\r\n

\r\n child-eye-exam your optometrist has probably tested your child’s eyesight to determine your child's ability to focus, recognise colours, and perceive depth or dimension. If they see anything out of the ordinary, you’ll be advised to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist who will perform a thorough evaluation of your child’s eyes.\r\n

\r\n Regardless, children should have a comprehensive eye exam by a licensed eye doctor at six months, 3 years of age, before year one and every two years thereafter or as recommended. The doctor will determine if your child needs vision correction and check for common eye disorders.\r\n

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Prepare for Your Child's Eye Appointment\r\n

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\r\n Prepare for the eye appointment with our checklist designed to gather needed information. Be sure to tell the optometrist or ophthalmologist about any changes in eye health issues in your family, as many of these can be inherited.\r\n

\r\n Your optometrist or ophthalmologist will conduct some of the same tests as your paediatrician, but with some important additions:\r\n

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  • Vision correction They will use a few eye drops to help your child’s pupils dilate, creating a better window to the back of your child’s eyes. This dilation allows your doctor to check for shortsightedness (myopia), longsightedness (hyperopia) and Astigmatism. The drops take about 45 minutes to work, and will blur your child’s vision and cause a little light sensitivity for a few hours. Using a retinoscope, they will move the light to see it reflected in the pupil. The shape of the reflection helps the doctor see if your child has any vision issues that require correction.
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  • The interior and back of the eye After dilating your child's eyes and dimming the lights, a special instrument will be used called an ophthalmoscope to see through to the retina and optic nerve at the back of the eye. This is where clues to many eye diseases first show up.
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  • Tests for a specific issue Be sure to discuss any other concerns you have about your child’s eyes such as Crossed Eyes or nystagmus, so you can get the appropriate tests.
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Vision problems affect one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-age children. And since many vision problems begin at an early age, it’s very important that children receive proper eye care. Poor eyesight can also affect learning ability, athletic performance, and self-esteem. Untreated eye conditions can worsen and lead to more serious problems. For all of these reasons, the best way to protect your child’s vision is by having regular eye examinations. 

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Teens Eye Exam

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\r\n The best way to preserve and protect your vision is through regular professional eye examinations. For teenagers, if corrective lenses are needed, it’s also a matter of determining if you’re “ready” for contacts. This may not be based on any sort of age guidelines – only your willingness to care for and wear lenses properly.\r\n

\r\n Between examinations, if you notice a change in your vision – or your eye is injured in any way – tell your parents so they can contact your optometrist as soon as possible.\r\n

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What Can You Expect from a Comprehensive Eye Exam?\r\n

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\r\n Each eye care practitioner has a routine, but most comprehensive eye exams follow a similar pattern. First, the doctor will review your personal and family health history to check for eye disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or poor vision.\r\n

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  • \r\n Vision - The practitioner will check for shortsightedness (myopia), longsightedness(hyperopia), and astigmatism. While you look at an eye chart, the practitioner will measure your vision precisely, and, if necessary, determine a prescription for corrective lenses.\r\n
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  • Coordination of eye muscles - The practitioner will move a light in a set pattern to test your ability to use both eyes together.
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  • Side (peripheral) vision - The practitioner will move an object at the edge of your field of vision to make sure you can see it.
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  • Pupil response to light - The practitioner will shine a light in each eye and watch the pupil's reaction.
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  • Colour testing - The practitioner will ask you to describe figures in a series of illustrations made up of numerous coloured dots or circles. This tests your ability to differentiate colours.
    • \r\n
  • Eyelid health and function - The practitioner will examine your eyelid, inside and out.
    • \r\n
  • The interior and back of the eye - After dilating your eyes (by both using a few eye drops and dimming the lights so the pupils will widen), the practitioner will use a special instrument called an ophthalmoscope to see through to the retina and optic nerve at the back of the eye. This is where clues to many eye diseases first show up.\r\n
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  • Measurement of fluid pressure - The practitioner will measure the pressure inside your eye using an instrument called a tonometer. High pressure inside the eye, can be an early indicator of glaucoma and other diseases.
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Test Your Vision\r\n

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\r\n While this is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye exam by an eye care practitioner, it may help you test your vision and alert you to a vision problem that requires professional attention. And it’s even kind of fun. You’ll need a friend to help you, so grab someone and try it!\r\n

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  • Print out the Snellen Eye Chart(17.3 KB, PDF)\r\n
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  • Tape it on a bare, windowless wall approximately 4 feet above the floor.\r\n
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  • Sit in a chair 10 feet from the wall. If you normally wear Contact Lenses or glasses, wear them for this test.\r\n
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  • Ask your friend to hold a cover (such as a handkerchief or paper cup) over one of your eyes and use a torch to point at each line of the chart, starting at the top. Keeping both eyes open, read each letter out loud as your friend points.\r\n
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  • Record the number, such as 20/20 or 6/6, of the smallest line you can read correctly.\r\n
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  • Repeat steps four and five with the other eye.\r\n
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\r\n Most people should be able to read the 20/20 or 6/6 line with both eyes; if you can't, you may need vision correction. Talk to your parents and decide when to make an appointment to see your eye care professional.\r\n

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The best way to preserve and protect your vision is through regular professional eye examinations. For teenagers, if corrective lenses are needed, it’s also a matter of determining if you’re “ready” for contacts. This may not be based on any sort of age guidelines – only your willingness to care for and wear lenses properly. 

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Eye Exams

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\r\n A regular eye exam is the best way to protect your eyesight—and an easy precaution to take. It is particularly important if you notice a change inyour vision, if your eye is injured in any way, or if you have a family history of eye disease\r\n

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What to Expect at an Eye Exam\r\n

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\r\n Each optometrist is different, but most eye exams follow a similar pattern. First, they will review your personal and family health history – checking for special risk factors like eye disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or poor vision.\r\n

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  • \r\n Vision - The optometrist will check for shortsightedness (myopia), longsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. While you look at an eye chart, they will measure your vision precisely, and, if necessary, determine a prescription for corrective lenses.
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  • \r\n Coordination of eye muscles - The optometrist will move a light in a set pattern to test your ability to see sharply and clearly at near and far distances, and to use both eyes together.
    • \r\n
  • \r\n Side (peripheral) vision - The optometrist will move an object at the edge of your field of vision to make sure you can see it.
    • \r\n
  • \r\n Pupil response to light - The optometrist will shine a light in your eye and watch the pupil's reaction.
    • \r\n
  • \r\n Colour testing - The optometrist will ask you to describe figures in a series of illustrations made up of numerous coloured dots or circles. This tests your ability to differentiate colours.
    • \r\n
  • \r\n Eyelid health and function - The optometrist will examine your eyelid, inside and out.
    • \r\n
  • \r\n The interior and back of the eye - After dilating your eyes (by both using a few eye drops and dimming the lights so the pupils will widen), the doctor will use a special instrument called an ophthalmoscope to see through to the retina and optic nerve at the back of the eye
    • \r\n
  • \r\n Measurement of fluid pressure - The doctor will release a puff of air onto your eyeball using an instrument called a tonometer. This tests the pressure inside the eyeball, an early indicator of Glaucoma and other diseases.\r\n
    • \r\n
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Test Your Vision\r\n

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\r\n This is not a substitute for a complete eye exam by a doctor – but it may help you discover a vision problem that requires professional attention. You will need a friend to help you, so grab someone and try it!\r\n

\r\n
    \r\n
  • Print out the Snellen Eye Chart(17.3 KB, PDF)\r\n
    • \r\n
  • Tape it on a bare, windowless wall approximately 4 feet from the ground.\r\n
    • \r\n
  • Sit in a chair 10 feet from the wall. If you normally wear Contact Lenses or glasses, wear them for this test.\r\n
    • \r\n
  • Ask your friend to hold a cover (such as a handkerchief or paper cup) over one of your eyes and use a torch to point at each line of the chart, starting at the top. Keeping both eyes open, read each letter out loud as your friend points.\r\n
    • \r\n
  • Record the number, such as 20/20 or 6/6, of the smallest line you can read correctly.\r\n
    • \r\n
  • Repeat steps four and five with the other eye.\r\n
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\r\n You should be able to read the 20/20 or 6/6 line with both eyes; if you can't, you may want to ask your eye care professional about vision correction options.\r\n

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A regular eye exam is the best way to protect your eyesight—and an easy precaution to take. It is particularly important if you notice a change inyour vision, if your eye is injured in any way, or if you have a family history of eye disease

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Eye Exams for People Over 60

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\r\n As we age, eye exams become even more important. Vision problems may develop with no physical symptoms until they’re quite advanced.\r\n

\r\n When you see your optometrist, make sure you talk about your current concerns, health issues and your family history. The more your eye care professional knows, the better protected you’ll be against potentially debilitating vision loss.\r\n

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What To Expect at an Eye Exam

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\r\n Typically, your optometrist will review your personal and family health history for eye hereditary problems of eye disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or poor vision.\r\n

\r\n Then your optometrist will conduct tests to check for:\r\n

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    \r\n
  • Vision - The optometrist can check for shortsightedness (myopia), longsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism and presbyopia. While you look at an eye chart, the optometrist will measure your vision precisely, and, if necessary, determine a prescription for corrective lenses.
    • \r\n
  • Coordination of eye muscles - The optometrist will move a light in a set pattern to test your ability to see sharply and clearly at near and far distances, and to use both eyes together.
    • \r\n
  • Side (peripheral) vision - The optometrist will move an object at the edge of your field of vision to make sure you can see it.\r\n
    • \r\n
  • Pupil response to light - The optometrist will shine a light in your eye and watch the pupil's reaction.
    • \r\n
  • Colour testing - The optometrist will ask you to describe figures in a series of illustrations made up of numerous coloured dots or circles. This tests your ability to differentiate colours.
    • \r\n
  • Eyelid health and function - The optometrist will examine your eyelid, inside and out.
    • \r\n
  • The interior and back of the eye - After dilating your eyes (by both using a few eye drops and dimming the lights so the pupils will widen), the optometrist will use a special instrument called an ophthalmoscope to see through to the retina and optic nerve at the back of the eye. This is where clues to many eye diseases first show up.
    • \r\n
  • Measurement of fluid pressure - The optometrist will release a puff of air onto your eye using an instrument called a tonometer. This tests the pressure inside the eye, an early indicator of glaucoma and other diseases.
    • \r\n
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Monitor for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)\r\n

\r\n Your eye care professional will examine the back of your eye using special instruments to detect and monitor conditions affecting the macula.\r\n

\r\n You may also self-monitor between professional visits by looking at an Amsler grid. This is a pattern that resembles a checkerboard with a dot in the centre. While staring at the dot, you may notice that the straight lines in the pattern appear wavy. Or you may notice that some of the lines are missing. Print and take the quick vision test using the Amsler grid(72.3 KB, PDF). By looking at an Amsler grid regularly you can monitor any sudden changes in your vision. If you do notice any changes, contact your eye doctor right away.\r\n

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  • Do the test with each eye separately by covering the eye that’s not being tested.
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  • Hold the test grid directly in front of you, about 30 cm from your face, and look at the dot in the centre of the grid, not at the lines.
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  • While looking at the dot, all the lines, both vertical and horizontal, should appear straight and unbroken.
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  • If any of the straight lines appear wavy, or you notice that some of the lines seem to be missing, note their location on the grid for future reference.
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  • Remember, this test would not replace your regularly scheduled eye examinations.
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As we age, eye exams become even more important. Vision problems may develop with no physical symptoms until they’re quite advanced. When you see your optometrist, make sure you talk about your current concerns, health issues and your family history. The more your eye care professional knows, the better protected you’ll be against potentially debilitating vision loss.

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5 Uncommon Eye Conditions That Ophthalmologists Treat

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Ophthalmologists treat diseases like near-sightedness, farsightedness, cataracts, and macular degeneration regularly. These are some of the most common eye diseases in India. [1] [2] But did you know that ophthalmologists also research and cure rare eye diseases?

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On an average day, when you visit the eye doctor, you may not expect to be diagnosed with a rare eye disease. However, it is important to get your eyes appropriately checked, if they present uncommon eye problem symptoms. Doing so will help you avoid any serious consequences caused by undiagnosed eye conditions.

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A disease is considered ‘rare’ when it affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people.[3] Even though the number is low, it can significantly impact the quality of a person’s life if they suffer from a rare eye condition. Thanks to cutting-edge research in the medical field, ophthalmologists are discovering solutions for some of the most complex eye disorders.

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Knowing some of these conditions can help you take care of your eye health in a more informed way. So, here is a list of 5 uncommon eye conditions which your ophthalmologist can treat:

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1.Charles Bonnet Syndrome [4]

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Charles Bonnet syndrome is an eye condition that affects people who have lost most or all of their vision. People with Charles Bonnet syndrome are prone to hallucinating or seeing things that are not actually present.

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Such hallucinations affect up to 30% of persons who have severe vision loss in both eyes. They may perceive geometric patterns, as well as people, animals, or structures that are not actually present.

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Some people worry that they are losing touch with reality, but this is not the case. Most patients are aware that the visuals are not real. For a year or two, these hallucinations may come and go, then fade away.

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2.Haemolacria (Bloody Tears) [4]

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Tears that are tinted with blood indicate that there is an underlying eye condition. It is amongst the eye problem symptoms of an extremely rare disease called haemolacria. A conjunctival injury or an object trapped under or inside the eyelid might cause haemolacria.

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Haemophilia, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, and ocular malignancies are all examples of possible causes. To select the appropriate treatment, doctors narrow down the actual cause.

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Though bleeding from the eyes sounds strange and surreal, it is a true illness with an eye problem symptoms that can be shocking. People with haemolacria do not have to be sobbing for bleeding to happen; it comes on suddenly and lasts for a long time. Nonetheless, Haemolacria is usually painless.

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3.Retinitis Pigmentosa [4]

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Eye problems with age are also a significant concern, and retinitis pigmentosa is a rare eye condition that surfaces later in life. People who are born with this hereditary eye condition gradually lose their vision as they grow older. It begins with difficulty seeing at night or recognising things on the edges, or peripheral, of their vision.

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Low vision aids and technologies can be beneficial to correct such eye problems with age. However, ophthalmologists and other experts are working on more effective treatments.

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4.Usher Syndrome [4]

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Unlike some of the other rare eye conditions on this list, Usher's syndrome can also damage the hearing abilities of the affected person. It is one of the most common eye diseases in India that impairs both hearing and vision, even though it is a rare disease. Usher syndrome is related to retinitis pigmentosa, however people with usher syndrome frequently experience significant balance disorders and hearing loss in addition to the symptoms of RP.

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5.Stargardt Disease [4]

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Stargardt disease is an eye condition that might go unnoticed until people acquire cloudy or distorted vision in adolescence. Vision loss can progress to the point of legal blindness over time. Ophthalmologists and researchers are working hard to develop gene therapies and stem cell therapies.

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Finding out that you have a rare eye condition can be frightening at first, however, there are treatments and visual aids available to maintain quality of vision. Nonetheless, it is crucial to get regular eye exams to keep safe and healthy.

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Based on your doctor’s suggestion, you can buy Bausch+Lomb contact lenses that are suited for you by visiting our website or contacting your nearest eye-care goods retailer. For example, people with eye conditions like astigmatism can opt for toric eye lenses to correct the condition. With top-quality contact lenses in India, you can enjoy life with more visual clarity and comfort.

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Disclaimer: Nothing in this article should be considered as medical advice, and it is not meant to take the place of a doctor’s advice. Always see your eye doctor if you have any specific questions.

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\r\n \r\n [1] https://www.ijcmr.com/uploads/7/7/4/6/77464738/ijcmr_2695_v2.pdf
\r\n\r\n [2] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0161642010005622
\r\n\r\n [3] https://www.rarediseaseday.org/what-is-a-rare-disease/
\r\n\r\n [4] https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/20-rare-eye-conditions-that-ophthalmologists-treat
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Ophthalmologists treat diseases like near-sightedness, farsightedness, cataracts, and macular degeneration regularly. These are some of the most

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Understanding The Different Stages Of Eye Development

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Our eyes are one of the most complex organs in our whole body, and it takes years to develop completely. While within the first three to ten weeks in the womb, the eye development in fetus starts, the changes continue to take place till adolescence.

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Eye development takes time as the eyes need to collect and focus light before converting it into an electrical signal, which the brain can understand and requires the use of numerous different types of neurons. So, even before a child takes birth, the process for this learned behaviour begins and involves multiple stages.

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What Are The Different Stages Of Eye Development?

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As previously mentioned, within the first three to ten weeks, the process of eye development in fetus starts to occur, [1] where the light is perceived through fused eyelids as early as the second trimester.

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Light exposure in the womb is critical as it ensures healthy eyes and vision for the child. Babies are exposed to a range of visual stimulus from the moment they are born.[2] However, they may not have the ability to differentiate between two objects.

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If you notice, you will find out that most babies are particularly interested in things with a lot of contrast, and that their primary attention is on objects that are very close (less than a foot away), which is almost the same distance as his mother’s face when she’s nursing.

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Following this, there are a number of milestones for eye development stages in babies that take place throughout the first year of their life, such as:

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  • Throughout the first couple of months, the eye development in babies is continuous as the eyes take time learning how to work together and track moving targets. [3] In addition, around this same time, with the evolving eye development in babies, you will also see an improvement in their eye-hand coordination.
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  • Depth perception is a stage of eye development in babies, where they start to see their surroundings in third dimensions, which usually occurs around the age of five months. Moreover, the establishment of colour vision also takes place during this same period of eye development in babies.
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  • Most babies learn how to use their eyes and hands together around the age of nine months. This is the same time they begin to crawl and later on start to walk and gain increased coordination. At this stage of eye development, babies can now accurately gauge distances and toss things with considerable precision.
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Eye development stage at the age of three to four years:[4]

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  • Hand-eye coordination and motor skills are improved. A child’s strength with puzzles or construction toys demonstrates this.
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  • During drawing, improved visual memory aids children in copying forms such as a circle, which helps them with certain recollections to visually portray a storyline.
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  • Can read the majority of the lines on an eye chart.
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Eye development stage at the age of four to six years:

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  • Comprehension of letters and objects as the child begins reciting alphabets and naming various forms of fruits, objects, family members and such.
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  • Reading abilities with improved convergence (eyes moving together) enhances the child’s ability to follow words across the page from left to right.
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  • Depth perception is fully established when both eyes perform effectively together. This aids a youngster in determining the distance between items and themselves. In addition, when a child has adequate depth perception, he or she feels at ease performing sports and starts to feel confident being out in the world.
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What Are Some Signs Of Possible Vision Problems In Babies?

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Although eye and vision disorders in new-born babies are rare, parents can look for the following indicators that could suggest a problem:

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  • Excessive tearing is a sign that the tear ducts are clogged.
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  • Possible eye infection if the eyelids get red or crusty.
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  • The constant turning of the eyes can be a symptom of strabismus.
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  • The presence of a white pupil could suggest the presence of an eye malignancy.
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It’s fascinating to observe the different eye development stages in babies. However, it is always better to seek expert help when it comes to your child’s vision.

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For the same, you can talk to your eye care specialist and understand more about the eye development stages and particular activities that can help ensure proper vision development for your child. Remember that our eyes are one of the most important organs, and ensuring that your child has healthy vision will only mean they can live their life to the fullest!

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\r\n\r\n\r\n[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4496551/
\r\n\r\n\r\n[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482496/
\r\n\r\n\r\n[4] https://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/113962/adg.pdf
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Although eye and vision disorders in new-born babies are rare, parents can look for the following indicators that could suggest a problem.

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Understanding The Different Stages Of Eye Development

Our eyes are one of the most complex organs in our whole body, and it takes years to develop completely. While within the first three to ten weeks in the womb, the eye development in fetus starts, the changes continue to take place till adolescence.

Eye development takes time as the eyes need to collect and focus light before converting it into an electrical signal, which the brain can understand and requires the use of numerous different types of neurons. So, even before a child takes birth, the process for this learned behaviour begins and involves multiple stages.

What Are The Different Stages Of Eye Development?

As previously mentioned, within the first three to ten weeks, the process of eye development in fetus starts to occur, [1] where the light is perceived through fused eyelids as early as the second trimester.

Light exposure in the womb is critical as it ensures healthy eyes and vision for the child. Babies are exposed to a range of visual stimulus from the moment they are born.[2] However, they may not have the ability to differentiate between two objects.

If you notice, you will find out that most babies are particularly interested in things with a lot of contrast, and that their primary attention is on objects that are very close (less than a foot away), which is almost the same distance as his mother’s face when she’s nursing.

Following this, there are a number of milestones for eye development stages in babies that take place throughout the first year of their life, such as:

  • Throughout the first couple of months, the eye development in babies is continuous as the eyes take time learning how to work together and track moving targets. [3] In addition, around this same time, with the evolving eye development in babies, you will also see an improvement in their eye-hand coordination.
  • Depth perception is a stage of eye development in babies, where they start to see their surroundings in third dimensions, which usually occurs around the age of five months. Moreover, the establishment of colour vision also takes place during this same period of eye development in babies.
  • Most babies learn how to use their eyes and hands together around the age of nine months. This is the same time they begin to crawl and later on start to walk and gain increased coordination. At this stage of eye development, babies can now accurately gauge distances and toss things with considerable precision.

Eye development stage at the age of three to four years:[4]

  • Hand-eye coordination and motor skills are improved. A child’s strength with puzzles or construction toys demonstrates this.
  • During drawing, improved visual memory aids children in copying forms such as a circle, which helps them with certain recollections to visually portray a storyline.
  • Can read the majority of the lines on an eye chart.

Eye development stage at the age of four to six years:

  • Comprehension of letters and objects as the child begins reciting alphabets and naming various forms of fruits, objects, family members and such.
  • Reading abilities with improved convergence (eyes moving together) enhances the child’s ability to follow words across the page from left to right.
  • Depth perception is fully established when both eyes perform effectively together. This aids a youngster in determining the distance between items and themselves. In addition, when a child has adequate depth perception, he or she feels at ease performing sports and starts to feel confident being out in the world.

What Are Some Signs Of Possible Vision Problems In Babies?

Although eye and vision disorders in new-born babies are rare, parents can look for the following indicators that could suggest a problem:

  • Excessive tearing is a sign that the tear ducts are clogged.
  • Possible eye infection if the eyelids get red or crusty.
  • The constant turning of the eyes can be a symptom of strabismus.
  • The presence of a white pupil could suggest the presence of an eye malignancy.

It’s fascinating to observe the different eye development stages in babies. However, it is always better to seek expert help when it comes to your child’s vision.

For the same, you can talk to your eye care specialist and understand more about the eye development stages and particular activities that can help ensure proper vision development for your child. Remember that our eyes are one of the most important organs, and ensuring that your child has healthy vision will only mean they can live their life to the fullest!



Sources:
[1] https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002398.htm
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4496551/
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482496/
[4] https://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/113962/adg.pdf

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