Alteraciones oftalmol�gicas en una cohorte de ni�os con antecedente de nacimiento pret�rmino en Bogot�, Colombia

Abstract

Introduction: Pre-term birth is associated with serious ophthalmic sequelae like retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), but other less recognized include decreased visual acuity, and higher frequency of refractive errors and strabismus. Objective: Describe ophthalmological alterations found in a cohort of children between 3 to 5 years of age with a history of preterm birth. Method: Prospective cohort study, including 62 patients from kangaroo mother care program in Central Military Hospital