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    Male infants show slower development in stereopsis and vernier acuity compared to females, potentially due to early testosterone exposure. Vernier acuity effectively detects early-life astigmatism, crucial for preventing vision anomalies.

    Area of Science:

    • Developmental neuroscience
    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatric vision science

    Background:

    • Visual acuity is fundamental for assessing infant vision and oculomotor development.
    • Recent research highlights the maturation of vernier acuity and stereoacuity in infants.
    • These hyperacuities surpass grating acuity after three months of age and remain superior throughout life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate sex-based differences in visual acuity development during infancy.
    • To explore the role of vernier acuity in detecting early-onset visual anomalies like astigmatism.
    • To identify the critical developmental window for meridional amblyopia.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal assessment of visual acuity, including grating, vernier, and stereoacuity.

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  • Comparative analysis of visual development between male and female infants.
  • Evaluation of vernier acuity's efficacy in diagnosing meridional amblyopia in children with a history of astigmatism.

    • Main Results:

    • Male infants exhibit delayed development of stereopsis and vernier acuity compared to females between three and six months.
    • Grating acuity development does not show significant sex-based differences.
    • Vernier acuity measurements successfully identified meridional amblyopia in older children with prior astigmatism.

    Conclusions:

    • Early male testosterone exposure may influence the developmental trajectory of specific visual functions.
    • Vernier acuity is a valuable tool for early detection and management of astigmatism-related visual impairments.
    • The sensitive period for developing meridional amblyopia spans from the latter half of the first year through at least the second year of life.