Long-term follow-up of visual functions in prematurely born children—a prospective population-based study up to 10 years of age

Holmström, Gerd; Larsson, Eva

doi:10.1016/j.jaapos.2007.08.012

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“…The rate is also somewhat higher than what has been reported for prematurely born children with BWs 1500-2000 g (15-32%) (Fledelius 1996a;Holmstro¨m & Larsson 2008). For extremely low birth weight children (ELBW, i.e.…”

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confidence: 54%

“…From a global perspective, this condition is also one of the leading causes of childhood blindness (Rahi & Gilbert 2005). However, also among those who survive without severe ROP, several studies show that the frequency of other and less severe, long-term ocular and visual complications is increased (Fledelius 1996a,b,c;Darlow et al 1997;Larsson et al 2003Larsson et al , 2005Cooke et al 2004;Holmstro¨m & Larsson 2008;Lindqvist et al 2007Lindqvist et al , 2008Hellgren et al 2007). These studies document a higher rate of refractive errors, strabismus, subnormal visual acuity, reduced contrast sensitivity, visual field defects, oculomotor problems and visuo-perceptive defects at school age and in adolescence in prematurely born children compared with children born at term.…”

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Visual function in 6 to 7 year‐old children born extremely preterm: a population‐based study

Haugen

Nepstad

Standal

et al. 2010

Acta Ophthalmologica

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ABSTRACT.Purpose: Progress in neonatal care has caused an increased survival of children born extremely preterm. The aims of this study were to examine the long-term visual function and ocular development in an unselected cohort of extremely preterm infants and relate the results to neonatal morbidity and long-term neurodevelopmental outcome. Methods: All children with gestational age of 22-27 completed weeks or birth weight of 500-999 g born in the years 1999-2000 in two counties of Western Norway (n = 52) were invited to an eye examination that included visual acuity, refractive error, binocular function, accommodative amplitude and fundus examination. Cognitive function was assessed with the WPSSI-R test and motor abilities with the ABC movement test. Results: Neonatal morbidities and neurodevelopmental outcome were known for all, while 37 of the 52 children underwent the eye examination. None were blind or visually impaired, but 46% had subnormal visual acuity (logMAR ‡0.1). Ninety per cent were emmetropic or slightly hypermetropic (0 to +3D), while 10% had manifest and 51% latent strabismus. Performance IQ on the WPSSI-R test and ABC total score were associated with best visual acuity (p = 0.03 and p < 0.01, respectively). In a multiple linear regression model, visual acuity in the best eye was significantly associated with performance IQ (p = 0.03) and ABC total score (p = 0.02). Conclusion: This study suggests a more favourable long-term prognosis on important ocular and visual parameters in survivors of extreme prematurity than expected from similar reports on children born less prematurely and that performance IQ and motor function are related to visual acuity.

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Visual function in 6 to 7 year‐old children born extremely preterm: a population‐based study

Haugen

Nepstad

Standal

et al. 2010

Acta Ophthalmologica

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“…Newborn infants should have careful documentation of the red reflex. A funduscopic examination of dilated eyes should be performed by an ophthalmologist for all children with a birth weight <1500 g. 36 Older children should have examination for strabismus and for abnormalities of the fundus, eyelids, and extraocular muscles. Vision screening should be performed for all children 3 years and older.…”

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Comprehensive Health Evaluation of the Newly Adopted Child

Jones

High

Donoghue³

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Pediatrics

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Children who join families through the process of adoption often have multiple health care needs. After placement in an adoptive home, it is essential that these children have a timely comprehensive health evaluation. This evaluation should include a review of all available medical records and a complete physical examination. Evaluation should also include diagnostic testing based on the findings from the history and physical examination as well as the risks presented by the child’s previous living conditions. Age-appropriate screens should be performed, including, for example, newborn screening panels, hearing, vision, dental, and formal behavioral/developmental screens. The comprehensive assessment can occur at the time of the initial visit to the physician after adoptive placement or can take place over several visits. Adopted children should be referred to other medical specialists as deemed appropriate. The Section on Adoption and Foster Care is a resource within the American Academy of Pediatrics for physicians providing care for children who are being adopted.

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“…existe abundante evidencia bibliográfica sobre el mayor riesgo de los niños prematuros de presentar patología oftalmológica significativa que puede conducir a la aparición de ambliopía, siendo mayor el riesgo a menor peso y/o edad gestacional de nacimiento y mayor también en presencia y severidad de Rop 1,3,4 . este riesgo ha sido más estudiado para el estrabismo que para los vicios de refracción y anisometropía significativos [13][14][15][16] . Es por esta razón que los niños prematuros deben recibir un seguimiento oftalmológico durante toda la infancia a fin de detectar los factores de riesgo de ambliopía descritos.…”

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“…Es por esta razón que los niños prematuros deben recibir un seguimiento oftalmológico durante toda la infancia a fin de detectar los factores de riesgo de ambliopía descritos. no obstante, las recomendaciones internacionales sobre el inicio, frecuencia y suspensión de los controles de seguimiento oftalmológico en niños prematuros son muy variables 1, 15 .…”

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Prevalencia de patología oftalmológica en prematuros menores de un año de edad

Osandón

Denk

et al. 2012

Rev. chil. pediatr.

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Long-term follow-up of visual functions in prematurely born children—a prospective population-based study up to 10 years of age

Cited by 84 publications

References 41 publications

Visual function in 6 to 7 year‐old children born extremely preterm: a population‐based study

Visual function in 6 to 7 year‐old children born extremely preterm: a population‐based study

Comprehensive Health Evaluation of the Newly Adopted Child

Prevalencia de patología oftalmológica en prematuros menores de un año de edad

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