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  • Is it true that we are born with our eyeballs already full grown?


    Question:

    Is it true that we are born with our eyeballs already full grown?


    Answer:

    No, it is not true that the eyeballs are fully grown at birth. The eyes undergo considerable growth especially during the first two years of life, with a second growth spurt occurring around puberty. The length of the eye of a newborn is about 16.5 mm, while that of a full grown adult is about 24 mm.

    This question was originally answered on Mar. 11, 2014.


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    Babies and Infants General Eye Health