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Measuring the Functional Abilities of Children Aged 3-6 Years Old with Observational Methods and Computer Tools
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Visual development in children aged 0 to 6 years

Anita Zimmermann1, Keila Miriam Monteiro de Carvalho1, Camila Atihe1

  • 1Departament of Ophthalmology, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil.

Arquivos Brasileiros De Oftalmologia
|May 23, 2019
PubMed

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This study details visual development milestones in healthy infants and preschool children aged 0-6 years. Visual capacity integrates with neuromotor, cognitive, and sensory functions from birth.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Developmental Neuroscience

Background:

  • Visual development is a critical aspect of early childhood.
  • Understanding typical visual progression aids in identifying potential developmental delays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize visual development in infants and preschool children (0-6 years) from a clinical perspective.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of visual milestones in healthy, full-term children.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a bibliographic review focusing on visual development in young children.
  • Analyzed visual development across specific age cohorts from birth to six years.

Main Results:

  • Detailed visual development stages for age groups: 0-1 month, 1-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-10 months, 10 months-1 year 4 months, 1 year 4 months-2 years, 2-4 years, and 4-6 years.
  • Described age-appropriate visual responses and capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Visual development in healthy children is intrinsically linked with neuromotor functions.
  • Cognitive, sensory, behavioral, and psycho-emotional capacities are integrated with visual maturation.
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