An article, published on Healthline.com, talks about the problems
with eyes and ears in premature babies. While we are highlighting only the
eye problems to be expected, to know more about these and other problems
expected in premature babies, we recommend that you read the original article (link
given above).
Premature babies are at risk for acquiring
retinopathy of prematurity (ROP; aka retrolental fibroplasias). ROP can occur
in babies who are born at less than 32 weeks of pregnancy.
Other eye problems include nearsightedness (myopia)
and lazy
eye (strabismus).
Babies who are born prematurely should have
their eyes examined by a pediatric ophthalmologist at four to six weeks of age,
and should continue to have their vision checked annually by an eye doctor.
For more help related to your eye health
visit 20/20
Eyeglass Superstore in Florida at any of our three
locations.
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