Although you may not realize it, your toddler’s visual capabilities are still developing.  During the second year of life, toddlers develop the ability to see objects at a distance.  By approximately age 3, a child is able to understand directions and cooperate enough to have a formal vision test.

Scientists are learning that young children’s eyes can be particularly vulnerable to "blue" light in the visible light spectrum, which can be harmful because, unlike certain other types of light rays, it is not filtered by the cornea and lens before it reaches the retina at the back of the eye.  

Fortunately, the biofactor lutein can act as “Mother Nature’s sunglasses” to help protect and shield young eyes by filtering the harmful blue light.  In addition, lutein can provide toddlers with antioxidant protection for the eyes. PROGRESS GOLD is fortified with lutein to help protect your toddler’s eyes.

Scientists are learning that a toddler’s diet can help visual  development.  The fovea—the area of the retina that helps optimize image sharpness—does not mature until at least 4 years of age. Recent research suggests that intake of the biofactor DHA, which is a major component of the retina, may positively affect visual development.

Unfortunately, most foods typically consumed by toddlers are not good sources of DHA.  A fortified growing-up milk, such as PROGRESS GOLD, can be an effective way to provide the young child with a daily source of this important biofactor.