Your Baby's Vision

Signs of Vision Impairment

Here's an age-by-age guide of signs to watch out for:

Birth

• Doesn't stare at a human face or a vividly patterned object

1 to 2 months

• Will not track an object
• Eyes wander or appear crossed or crooked

3 to 4 months

• Can't see you from across the room
• Doesn't reach for objects

Any age

• Doesn't see objects unless they are held close
• Turns sideways or tilts head to look at objects
• Has persistent redness in or around the eyes, or swelling or discharge from the eyes
• One or both eyelids droop
• Iris of one or both eyes appears cloudy
• Shows excessive tearing, light sensitivity, or blinking
• Rubs eyes frequently
• Sustains an eye injury

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