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[Abnormalities in the area of the anterior eye segment in premature infants]
1Univ.-Augenklinik Szeged.
Klinische Monatsblatter Fur Augenheilkunde
|November 1, 1987
Insights
Anterior segment anomalies, primarily in the cornea and lens, are common in premature infants. Early detection aids in prognosis and therapeutic strategies for these developmental changes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neonatology
- Developmental Biology
Context:
- Premature infants undergoing treatment and follow-up.
- Observation of 700 neonates.
- Focus on anterior segment ocular structures.
Purpose:
- Discuss observed anterior segment changes in premature infants.
- Highlight common anomalies involving the cornea and lens.
- Explore the relationship between these changes and retinopathy of prematurity.
Summary:
- The majority of developmental anomalies observed were in the cornea and lens.
- These anomalies can occur independently of or alongside retinopathy of prematurity.
- Findings are based on the author's experience with 700 premature infants.
Impact:
- Early detection of anterior segment changes is crucial.
- Identification aids in predicting patient outcomes (prognosis).
- Informs subsequent therapeutic interventions for affected infants.
Abstract:
Changes in the anterior segment observed by the author in the course of treatment and follow-up of 700 premature infants are discussed. The majority of the developmental anomalies involved the cornea and the lens. They may accompany retinopathy of prematurity but can also develop when the fundus is intact. Detection of these changes may be useful for prognosis as well as for subsequent therapy.