Biphasic change in retinal nerve fibre layer thickness from 30 to 60 weeks postmenstrual age in preterm infants

Conclusion We demonstrate the feasibility of monitoring RNFL and GCL+IPL thickness from OCT during the postnatal weeks of preterm infants. Thicknesses follow a biphasic model with a transition age at 37.8 and 39.5 weeks PMA, respectively. These findings may shed light on optic nerve development in preterm infants and assist future study designs.

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Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - October 20, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Shen, L. L., Mangalesh, S., McGeehan, B., Seely, K. R., Tai, V., Sarin, N., Finkle, J., Winter, K. P., Tran-Viet, D., Freedman, S. F., El-Dairi, M. A., Ying, G.-S., Toth, C. A. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research