Premature babies are the number-one risk group for retinopathy of prematurity. In general, the smaller and more premature the infant, the more likely he or she is to develop ROP, and the more likely to need treatment. Q: How common is severe ROP? Q: Can ROP get better or heal on its own? Q: Does ROP always happen in both eyes? Q: How accurate is ROP screening? Q: How is ROP treated?
The commitment and compassion with which we care for all children and families is matched only by the pioneering spirit of discovery and innovation that drives us to think differently, to find answers, and to build a better tomorrow for children everywhere. Kevin B. Churchwell, President and CEO. Connect with Boston Children's Hospital. The importance of prenatal diagnosis is emphasized.
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Even if no eye or vision problems are apparent, at about age 6 months , you should take your baby to a doctor of optometry for his or her first thorough eye examination.
Your doctor of optometry will test for many things, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism as well as eye movement ability and eye alignment. Your doctor will also check the overall health of the eyes. Eye health problems are not common, but if present early detection and treatment offer the best option.
Under this program, participating doctors of optometry provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment between 6 and 12 months of age as a no-cost public service. Visit the InfantSEE website to learn more and locate a doctor in your area who can provide a free infant assessment. At birth, babies can't see as well as older children or adults.
Their eyes and visual system aren't fully developed. But significant improvement occurs during the first few months of life. The following are some milestones to watch for in vision and child development. It is important to remember that not every child is the same and some may reach certain milestones at different ages.
The presence of eye and vision problems in infants is rare. Most babies begin life with healthy eyes and start to develop the visual abilities they will need throughout life without difficulty.
But occasionally, eye health and vision problems can develop. Parents need to look for the following signs that may be indications of eye and vision problems:. The appearance of any of these signs should require immediate attention by a doctor of optometry. There are many things parents can do to help their baby's vision develop properly. The following are some examples of age-appropriate activities that can assist an infant's visual development.
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