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[Relationship between perinatal pathology and refractogenesis, incidence and type of ocular diseases in children]

O V Parameĭ, E I Sidorenko

    Vestnik Oftalmologii
    |February 9, 2000
    PubMed

    Insights

    Children with perinatal disease history show significantly higher rates of ocular diseases, including severe visual impairments and myopia. Early referral for these children is crucial for timely intervention and management of potential vision problems.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pediatrics
    • Neonatology

    Background:

    • Perinatal diseases can impact long-term child health.
    • Ocular health is critical for child development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence and types of ocular diseases in children with a history of perinatal diseases.
    • To compare ocular health outcomes between children with and without perinatal disease history.
    • To establish risk stratification for ocular disease in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of ocular health in 3-year-old children.
    • Inclusion of children with and without a history of perinatal diseases.
    • Statistical analysis to determine significant differences (p < 0.001).

    Main Results:

    • Children with perinatal disease history had a 78.9% incidence of ocular diseases versus 21.6% in controls.
    • Common conditions included oculomotor disorders (20.8%), eyelid deformities (19.7%), and myopia (19.8%).
    • Severe visual impairments such as optic nerve atrophy and cortical blindness were also noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Children with a history of perinatal diseases are at high risk for developing ocular diseases.
    • Comprehensive ophthalmological screening is recommended for all children with perinatal disease history.
    • Early detection and management are vital for preventing severe visual impairment.

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