Prevalence and causes of ocular disorders and visual impairment among preterm children in Ethiopia.

Sadik Taju SheriefLulu M MuheAmha MekashaAsrat DemtseAsim Ali

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2024)

Visual impairment and amblyopia are common in Ethiopia. There is a need to develop a screening protocol for ocular disorders for preterm children to enhance early detection and prevention of childhood visual impairment.

Keyphrases

young adults
low birth weight
preterm birth
randomized controlled trial
gestational age
risk factors
preterm infants
optic nerve
childhood cancer
early life