When Will Kittens Open Their Eyes. Kittens start to open their eyes at around one week old but their eyesight is still not developed. Short haired kittens will usually open their eyes faster than long haired cats.

Barb dear barb congratulations on the kittens. As a kitten s pupils don t dilate and contract readily protect your kitten from bright lights. Kittens start to open their eyes at around one week old but their eyesight is still not developed.
About ten to 14 days after birth the kitten will slowly start to open her eyes.
Barb dear barb congratulations on the kittens. Why the eyes are closed. Slowly but surely the eyes will open completely and shed the film. Vision will be blurred at first.