The Ocular Motor Development of Infants

Linda McKenzie, Dip AppSci (Orth), DOBA

The aim of this longitudinal study was to record the development of ocular motor responses of infants observed in the routine clinical environment during the first year of life. The fixation, smooth pursuit and saccadic responses to different stimuli at various age groups are outlined. The responses to the fusion reflex test using a 10 and 20 dioptre prism are also described.