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Day 32
The optic placodes become prominent on the surface of the embryo at approximately Day 32 (Stage 14) of development. -
6 Weeks
The eyes are forming, and if seen in an ultrasound, they show up as black dots. -
7 Weeks
The retina and lens have attached themselves. -
8 Weeks
The eyes can now be seen as small hollows on each side of the head. The eyes have a retina and lens. -
9 Weeks
His or her eyelids will fuse together, or shut, and will reopen again during the 27th week of pregnancy. -
14 Weeks
The eyes continue to shift into their correct positions drawing closer to one another. -
16 Weeks
Babies have been seen protecting their eyes from bright lights with their hands at this point. -
21 Weeks
Eyelids are fully developed. -
22 Weeks
The eyelids are becoming clear cut and distinguishable. Even the eyes have formed fully, but the irises (colored part of your eye) still lacks pigment. -
26 Weeks
During the 26th week the baby’s eyelids (which have been sealed shut) begin to open and blink on their own. The color of the eyes is blue, however this will often change after birth. The development of your baby’s eyes is almost complete. -
27 Weeks
As the eyes continue to develop, the layers of the retina are forming, and the membrane that covers the eyes separates to form eyelids. -
28 Weeks
The eyes have opened and the eyebrows and eyelids are fully formed. -
29 Weeks
The baby isn’t afraid to look at bright lights anymore, as it practices opening and closing its eyes on a regular basis. -
30 Weeks
As the brain continues to mature, it begins to train the eyes to function on their own.
