RESUMO
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is attracting renewed interest from ophthalmologists and neonatologists because of the improved survival of very low birthweight premature infants, some of whom develop blinding disease. Ophthalmologists may find increasing pressure from paediatric colleagues to provide a screening service for babies at risk. The results of the last twenty-two months of a continuing programme at this hospital demonstrate the benefits of active screening, but indicate some of the potential problems for ophthalmologists who are likely to become involved in this work now and in the future.
Assuntos
Triagem Neonatal , Retinopatia da Prematuridade/prevenção & controle , Cegueira/prevenção & controle , Criocirurgia , Idade Gestacional , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Neovascularização Patológica , Retinopatia da Prematuridade/cirurgia , Fatores de Tempo , Seleção VisualAssuntos
Ambliopia/diagnóstico , Potenciais Evocados , Córtex Visual/fisiopatologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Eletrodos , Eletrorretinografia , Feminino , Humanos , Histeria , Luz , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estimulação Luminosa , Rotação , Acuidade VisualRESUMO
Twelve out of 19 battered babies seen with ocular damage have permanent impairment of vision affecting one or both eyes. Ocular disease, especially retinal haemorrhage, is common in the battered-baby syndrome, and infants with this condition should always have a complete ophthalmic examination.
