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[The visual system of premature and term infants]

P Cernea

    Revista De Chirurgie, Oncologie, Radiologie, O. R. L., Oftalmologie, Stomatologie. Seria: Oftalmologie
    |April 1, 1989
    PubMed

    Insights

    This study examines the sensitive and sensorimotor development in premature and term infants. Visual acuity was assessed using optokinetic nystagmus, evoked potentials, and preferential looking techniques.

    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Pediatrics
    • Neuroscience
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Assessing infant development is crucial for early intervention.
    • Understanding visual development in premature infants is essential due to higher risks of visual impairment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the sensitive and sensorimotor development in premature and term infants.
    • To investigate visual acuity in these infant populations.

    Main Methods:

    • Visual acuity was measured using optokinetic nystagmus.
    • Evoked potentials were employed to assess visual pathway function.
    • Preferential looking paradigms were utilized to gauge visual perception.

    Main Results:

    • The study details the findings on sensitive and sensorimotor development.
    • Results provide insights into the visual acuity of premature and term infants.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings contribute to understanding developmental trajectories in infants.
    • This research highlights the importance of comprehensive visual assessment in early childhood development.

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