| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted at the Children's Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw, Poland, examined the long-term effects of perinatal factors on the macular morphology and vessel density in preterm children. The study found that preterm children who had a higher risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and required therapy had smaller foveal avascular zones (FAZ), higher foveal thickness, and increased vessel density. Additionally, factors such as respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, erythropoietin requirement, transfusion, steroids, sepsis, and pregnancy bleeding were associated with various changes in retinal development. The study emphasizes the importance of considering both neonatal and prenatal factors in understanding retinal development in preterm children. [Extracted from the article] |
