
Baby Does Not Track Or Respond To Light, Eyes Dilate. Red Reflex Fine, Not Cataracts. Possibly Blind?

Thanks for the query.
From what you have described, your baby might be having defective vision. Inability to follow light, shaking of eyes (nystagmus) point to a defect in the visual development.
Since there are no cataracts, the problem could be in the retina or the visual pathway. Sometimes it could be just delayed visual maturation (developmental delay).
Your baby requires a careful and detailed dilated examination of the eye by a competent pediatric ophthalmologist. He/She would be able to tell you whether it is a refractive error or a retina problem or a problem with the visual pathway.
Hope this answer is both useful and informative.
I may be able to comment more if you could send me further details.
Best regards,
Dr.Mihir Shah

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