Eye pathologies in neonates
Ahmed, Mansoor
Ahmed, Mansoor
Abstract
In the United Kingdom, newborn assessment incorporates a screening eye examination for any structural abnormalities, observation of neonate's visual behaviour and direct ophthalmoscopy examination looking for red reflex. Early identification and immediate management of eye related pathologies should commence soon after birth as early diagnosis and prompt intervention may have significant impact on the prognosis for many potentially blinding but treatable disorders such as congenital cataracts and retinoblastoma. If left undetected and untreated, such problems may potentially lead to irreversible damage to the vision which persists into adulthood resulting in lack of self-confidence together with difficulties in educational attainment and job opportunities.
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2016-12
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Int J Ophthalmol. 2016 Dec 18;9(12):1832-1838. doi: 10.18240/ijo.2016.12.22. eCollection 2016