An infant eye opening apparatus so that an infant's eyelid can be opened to expose the eye so that the eye can be examined, the device can be operated with one hand and opens the eyelid without damaging the eyelid or eyeball. The apparatus comprises a first arm and a second arm, connected at one end with the ends opposite opposed to each other and separated. The ends of the arms opposed to each other further comprise a pad on each arm, the pads being comprised of a material such as medical grade silicone gel, which is placed in contact with the eyelid during the eye opening procedure, and which provides the protection to the eye.
