Introduction Eyesight is crucial for each child to achieve the stages of gross and fine motor development. One of the essential processes during movement is the effect of optical flow on the organ of vision and its influence on the performance of the movement. The phenomenon of optical flow is ubiquitous in everyday activities, and it is still not fully understood how it triggers a reaction. Aim The article is a presentation and summary of the research methodology of various research teams studying the influence of the optical flow on motor reactions in infants. Material and methods Review of publications searched using keywords (optical flow, motor reaction, reflexes, newborn, infant) in databases such as PubMed and ScienceDirect. The methods and conditions presented by various authors are summarized in one table. Results and conclusions Optical flow studies and the influence on motor reactions differ significantly in methodology and study groups, making it impossible to compare the results between all found publications. Most cited studies have shown that optical flow can induce or intensify a motor response in infants. Keywords: newborn, optical flow