Young children might see ultraviolet light
Before age 10, children's clearer eye lenses may allow them to perceive ultraviolet light, a unique ability that fades as protective filtering develops.
Did you know young children might perceive ultraviolet (UV) light? Unlike adults, whose eye lenses block most UV, children under 10 have clearer lenses that let some UV wavelengths (300-400 nanometers) reach the retina. This means they could potentially see UV as an extension of the violet spectrum, adding a unique dimension to their world.
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