A nurse is doing an assessment on a newborn. Which is characteristic of a newborn's vision at birth and an expected finding during the assessment?

A) Ciliary muscles are mature.
B) Blink reflex is absent.
C) Tear glands function.
D) Pupils react to light.

Ciliary Muscles

Small muscles located in the eye that adjust the lens shape to focus on objects at various distances.

Blink Reflex

An involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by stimulation of the cornea or by other stimuli that protects the eye from foreign bodies and bright light.

Tear Glands

Glands located around the eye that produce tears, which are necessary for lubricating the eyes and providing protection against irritants.