Delayed Visual Maturation
Understanding Delayed Visual Maturation (DVM)
DVM is when a baby's eyesight is slow to develop. This problem is seen in the first year of a baby's life.
Signs of DVM:
In the first few months of life, babies with DVM might not seem to see things and they might not follow toys with their eyes. The eyesight of a baby with DVM usually gets better on its own, often when the baby is 6 months old. But it can take up to a year for vision to fully get better. Some babies with DVM might also be slow to reach other growth steps in life.
What do Doctors See in Babies With DVM?
When doctors check the eyes of a baby with DVM, the eyes look normal. Even brain scans like MRI or CT scans do not show any problems.
What Causes DVM?
Doctors don't know what causes DVM. But, they do know that the eyesight of babies with DVM will get better over time.
Other Things to Know About DVM:
Early on, DVM can look like a brain problem called Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI). The difference is that in DVM, the eyesight gets fully better. In CVI, the baby’s eyesight might get a little better but usually stays blurry for the rest of the child’s life.
Updated: 10/2024
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