What Is the Visual Acuity of the Newborn

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is the visual acuity of the newborn?

• A) Newborns are blind for the first few weeks of life
• B) 20/20,unless there are problems with their eyes
• C) They can see things clearly up to 20 feet away
• D) Investigators estimate infant visual acuity at 20/600

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