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. 1992 Jun;76(6):327-8.
doi: 10.1136/bjo.76.6.327.

Clinical evidence for the onset of the sensitive period in infancy

J S Elston  1 , C Timms
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Clinical evidence for the onset of the sensitive period in infancy

J S Elston et al. Br J Ophthalmol. 1992 Jun.

Abstract

Seven neonates had a IIIrd or VIth nerve palsy or afferent visual pathway pathology at birth. These abnormalities resolved within 6 weeks and the children have developed normal visual acuity, motor fusion, and stereopsis. We conclude that there is a latent period of 6 weeks before the onset of the sensitive period.

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  • The sensitive period in infancy.
    Lee J. Lee J. Br J Ophthalmol. 1992 Jun;76(6):322. doi: 10.1136/bjo.76.6.322. Br J Ophthalmol. 1992. PMID: 1622938 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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