Is It True That We Are Born With Our Eyeballs Already Full Grown?

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Is it true that we are born with our eyeballs already full grown? SEP 08, 2023 Question:
Is it true that we are born with our eyeballs already full grown?
Answer:
No, it is not true that the eyeballs are fully grown at birth. The eyes undergo considerable growth especially during the first two years of life, with a second growth spurt occurring around puberty. The length of the eye of a newborn is about 16.5 mm, while that of a full grown adult is about 24 mm.This question was originally answered on Mar. 11, 2014.
Answered By: David K Coats, MD Babies and Infants General Eye Health
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