Question
My baby is exactly one month old now, but for some reason, it seems like he can’t see anything. However, when I hold him outside to play, he seems to have a sense of the sunlight and will close his eyes himself. I’ve also heard that newborns’ vision is not very good at first, but I’m not sure if my baby is in this situation as well.
Answer
Newborns have very low vision, but they do respond to light. Premature baby retinopathy refers to a group of diseases caused by abnormal proliferation of newborn retina vessels. This condition often occurs in premature infants, low birth weight infants, and those with a history of oxygen therapy, and it is one of the main causes of childhood blindness. It is recommended for premature infants, especially those with low birth weight, to undergo eye examinations, and to observe them for a period of time; if necessary, hospital checks should be conducted.