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It's normal for new parents to be worried that their baby isn't developing normally, but fortunately, it's rare for babies to have serious problems with their eyes or eyesight. However, babies can't tell you that they can't see well, so you need to notice the problem on your own. Here are three signs that your baby is visually impaired.
They don't seem to notice mobiles
Newborn babies don't have very good vision. At first, they can only see things that are 10 inches away from their eyes, so the cute mobile above their crib may just be a blur. Once your baby reaches the age of about two months old, they should be able to see their mobile. If your baby isn't distracted by their mobile at this age, they may not be able to see it. This could mean that they're very near-sighted or that they have low vision.
Their eyes don't follow movement
Babies as young as two months old should be able to follow moving objects with their eyes. When you feed them, they should be able to look at your face. They should also be able to follow moving toys with their eyes. If your baby never looks at your face and doesn't react to toys that you hold in front of them, they may not be able to see these objects.
They don't react to light
While newborn babies don't have good vision, they can still see light and should react to it. If a light is shone into your baby's eyes, they should blink in reaction. You may notice this reaction—or lack of reaction—when you're taking pictures of your baby. When photos are taken with flash, your baby should blink. If their eyes don't react, you can assume that they didn't see the light.
Eye exams for babies
If you notice any of these three signs, your baby should have their eyes examined by a pediatric optometrist. It's important not to panic; while these signs can indicate that your baby is visually impaired, they can also indicate that your child is just developing a bit more slowly than other kids.
While babies can't read an eye chart, optometrists are still able to evaluate their vision. Baby-friendly tools like shapes and pictures will let the optometrist determine how well your child can see. Additional tests may be needed depending on the results of these basic vision tests. For more information, contact an eye doctor.
Share5 October 2016
