Ophthalmic sequelae of prematurity in late childhood and adulthood: A review.
Downes Rachel A, Rachitskaya Aleksandra V
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Premature birth causes diverse, lifelong eye problems beyond ROP, including corneal issues, glaucoma, and retinal detachments. Lifelong monitoring is crucial for these adults.
Abstract
Advances in the care of premature infants have resulted in unprecedented rates of survival of these infants into adulthood, including those born at very low gestational ages. Ophthalmologists have historically followed premature infants to assess for the presence of and potential need for treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. However, a growing body of literature suggests that the ophthalmic consequences of prematurity extended beyond retinopathy of prematurity and that ophthalmic sequelae of prematurity can endure through adulthood even among formerly preterm adults who were never diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity. These abnormalities can include a range of both anterior segment and posterior segment sequelae, including higher rates of corneal aberrations, ocular hypertension, strabismus, foveal anomalies, and retinal tears and detachments. This review aims to summarise this literature, underscoring the importance of lifelong examinations and regular monitoring for these complications among adults who were born prematurely.
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Ophthalmic consequences of prematurity extend beyond retinopathy of prematurity and can persist into adulthood, even in formerly preterm adults not diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity.
Ophthalmic sequelae of prematurity in late childhood and adulthood can include higher rates of corneal aberrations, ocular hypertension, strabismus, foveal anomalies, and retinal tears and detachments.
Lifelong examinations and regular monitoring for ophthalmic complications are important for adults who were born prematurely.
Advances in the care of premature infants have led to increased survival rates into adulthood, including for those born at very low gestational ages.
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