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First of all, this is perfectly normal, so dont worry! When a kitten is born, its eyes are still developing, thus they are sealed shut.

At around 10 to 12 days, the eyes should start to open. If a kitten's eyes have not open beyond 12-ish days, see a vet- There could be an underlying problem.

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