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S. Leat, Naveen K. Yadav, E. Irving

2009Journal of Optometry

DOI: 10.3921/joptom.2009.19

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The development of visual acuity and contrast sensitivity into childhood is discussed, with a focus on visual development of infants.

Abstract

Purpose Most studies of visual development have concentrated on visual development of infants. Only a few studies have extended this to children and determined the point at which visual function becomes truly adult-like. Yet from a clinical and research perspective it is important to know this. This review paper is a discussion of the development of visual acuity and contrast sensitivity into childhood.

Citation format

LEAT, S.; YADAV, Naveen K.; IRVING, E. Development of visual acuity and contrast sensitivity in children. Journal of Optometry, 2009, 2: 19–26.