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Central macular morphology and optic nerve fibre layer thickness in young adults born premature and screened for retinopathy of prematurity.

Dýrleif PétursdóttirHanna ÅkerblomGerd HolmstromEva Larsson
Published in: Acta ophthalmologica (2023)
Macular and optic nerve morphology were influenced by premature birth as assessed with OCT in adult individuals. Gestational age at birth and treatment for ROP seemed to affect central macular thickness, and treated ROP affected the peripapillary RNFL. Thus, retinal sequelae remained in adulthood.
Keyphrases
  • optical coherence tomography
  • optic nerve
  • gestational age
  • birth weight
  • preterm birth
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • young adults
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  • low birth weight
  • combination therapy
  • weight loss