How can I tell if my 3 week old kitten is blind?

He was the smallest out of 4 kittens born just over 3 weeks ago. All of the others eyes have opened, but his have remained closed. The eyes are barely visable with just a small slit of an opening. He responds to sound and interacts well with the others. I am concerned that he might be blind. Is it normal for his eyes to still be closed?

Take it to the vet

poke it in the eye to make sure

Kittens are not fully functional until 6 weeks old. Give him a little time but if it trully concerns you call the vet and ask, they can decide if they need to see him.

You should probably take it to the veterinarian.

Does he walk around with a little white cane with a red end? But seriously.... if you shine a flashlight into his eyes, he should react even with the eyelids closed. If he does move his face or squint his eyes at all, even with the eyelids closed, then there is a good chance that he is blind. Give it another week and then consider taking him to a vet. If he was born blind, there is nothing that can be done for him at this time other than loving him and caring for him. And he can live a very happy life and be a loving pet for either yourself or someone else.

TAKE IT TO THE VETS THEY CAN PROBABLY TELL YOU

it is still early, can not be blind and if so, nothing much to do. anyhow, wait few days more, it's possible that during the pregnancy it was the weaker kitten in the belly that received less food and grow up less, so it has t recover all it lost. give it some more time, to my eyes in 3 - 4 days it will open it's eyes.

Some kittens are late opening their eyes. that is what it looks like is going on here. It is a common misconception that your eyes remain closed when you are blind.

Wait for an other week you nut!!!

kittens develop slowly, so wait for a wwhile, i men when the born, they look like maggots pretty much

Some kittens will take longer for their eyes to open. Be patient. If his eyes haven't opened in another week or so, take him to the vetenarian.

Keep Talking Your Cat A See If She Looks Up At You.

A blind cat often has cloudy or the pupils remain dialated even when there is no light shining. Somes cats are born without eyes and some have very small eyes. Usually they but into alot of things because they can not co-ordinate their limbs or can't see. Blind cats rely on scent and memory

Wait a little longer & do not try to open them. Longer than 5-6 wks, he may have an infection, so have the vet take a look at him. I had a kitten who took about a month and he is fine now with beautiful blue eyes.