In some cases, newborns may have difficulty opening one or both eyes due to eyelid edema, which usually resolves within the first few days What might be the problem? One eye of my newborn is more open than the other Sometimes, the right eye is closed while the left eye remains open. My 3 week old opens one eye more than the other I would almost venture to say the eyelid is a little more swollen on the side he doesn't open as much.
Anophthalmia and microphthalmia often result in blindness or limited vision Researchers estimate that 1 in every 5,100 babies has anophthalmia or microphthalmia at birth in the united states. Why is my newborn not opening their eyes Newborns’ eyes are often swollen or stuck shut at birth as their facial muscles and eyelids develop This typically resolves on its own within the first few weeks.
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