The Development of Ocular Fixation

Neryla Jolly, DOBA (T)

Literature presented over the past ten years which relates to the development of ocular fixation is reviewed. From consideration of the results of this survey, the importance of the human face is emphasised in the development of fixation or visual attention and therefore visual, physical and social functions of both the normal and handicapped infant. Possible strategies to permit maximum visual development of handicapped or institutionalised children are discussed as the results of these findings.