What is a characteristic finding of a newborn's vision at birth?

What is a characteristic finding of a newborn's vision at birth?

• A. Newborns have limited vision and can see only a few inches in front of them.
• B. Newborns have full visual acuity similar to adults.
• C. Newborns can see distant objects clearly.
• D. Newborns cannot see at all.

Answer: (A)

Newborn vision is limited at birth. They can see only a few inches away, with focus and clarity far from adult levels. This immature visual system means high-contrast patterns and faces are most noticeable, especially when held close for feeding at about 8–12 inches from the face. Over the first months, visual acuity and tracking improve as the eyes and brain mature. So, they do not have adult-like vision, cannot see distant objects clearly, and are not blind at birth.

Newborn vision is limited at birth. They can see only a few inches away, with focus and clarity far from adult levels. This immature visual system means high-contrast patterns and faces are most noticeable, especially when held close for feeding at about 8–12 inches from the face. Over the first months, visual acuity and tracking improve as the eyes and brain mature. So, they do not have adult-like vision, cannot see distant objects clearly, and are not blind at birth.