The Eye at 8 Weeks Pregnant

Note:

The upper and lower eyelids are rapidly growing over the surface of the eye as pregnancy reaches 8 weeks. They will fuse together and completely cover the eye before 9 weeks. The overbite present just a few days ago is already significantly diminished.

Label Key:

• 1. upper eyelid
• 2. eye
• 3. lower eyelid
• 4. nose
• 5. cheek
• 6. dorsal surface of right hand
• 7. upper and lower lips
• 8. corner of mouth