Impaired cognitive ability at 2.5 years predicts later visual and ophthalmological problems in children born very preterm

ConclusionChildren born preterm had more ophthalmological problems at 6.5 years of age, including subtle dysfunctions. ROP, early brain injury, and impaired cognitive function around 2.5 years predicted later opthtalmological dysfunctions.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - December 30, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jonina Hreinsdottir, Ylva Fredriksson Kaul, Lena Hellstr öm‐Westas, Kerstin Rosander, Claes von Hofsten, Gerd Holmström Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research