How normal vision develops in childhood
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How normal vision develops in childhood
Normal vision develops rapidly during the first 2 years of life and continues more slowly until about age 9. During that time, a child's eyes and brain learn how to work together to see. Practice is the most important part of this learning process. Constant use of both eyes gives a child's eyes and brain the practice they need to develop normal eyesight.
If there is a problem with vision in one eye, it disrupts this learning process, and the brain stops developing normal vision for that eye. This can lead to amblyopia.
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| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology |
| Last Updated | July 17, 2007 |
| Last updated: | July 17, 2007 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics, Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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