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 ophthalmological dysfunctions.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - January 25, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Jonina Hreinsdottir, Ylva Fredriksson Kaul, Lena Hellstr öm‐Westas, Kerstin Rosander, Claes Hofsten, Gerd Holmström Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research