In children, it is extremely important to detect vision problems early and treat them correctly. The brain learns to see in the first years of life. Problems that are not treated by the time the child starts school can lead to significant visual impairments.
If you notice anything, you should immediately present your child to an ophthalmologist. One-sided visual impairments are particularly treacherous because the child sees well in one eye and therefore behaves normally. Therefore, do not skip any of the recommended check-ups with the pediatrician or, if necessary, the ophthalmologist.
Anatomy of the human eye
Optic nerve (lat. Nervus opticus) in the eye
The optic nerve is responsible for ensuring that information from the retina reaches the brain. The concentrated bundle of millions of nerve fibers converts the light stimuli from the retina into impulses and sends them to ...
Inner eye shell
The inner shell forms the retina. It is used to receive light stimuli. The light impressions are transmitted to the brain via the optic nerve and processed there.
Blind spot (papilla)
The so-called blind spot is the point in the eye where the retina is interrupted and merges with the optic nerve. Since there are no light receptors at this point, ...