Early assessment of visual function in preterm infants: How early is early?

• Published in: Early human development Vol. 86; no. 1; pp. 29 - 33
• Main Authors: Ricci, Daniela, Romeo, Domenico M., Serrao, Francesca, Gallini, Francesca, Leone, Daniela, Longo, Mariagrazia, Albamonte, Emilio, Romeo, Mario G., Mazzone, Domenico, Romagnoli, Costantino, Cowan, Frances, Mercuri, Eugenio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.01.2010; Elsevier
• Subjects: Advanced Basic Science; Age Factors; Biological and medical sciences; Child Development - physiology; Cross-Sectional Studies; Early assessment; Embryology: invertebrates and vertebrates. Teratology; Eye Movements - physiology; Female; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature; Male; Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine; Preterm; Vision Tests - methods; Vision, Ocular - physiology; Visual function; Visual Perception - physiology; Early assessment; Visual function; Preterm; Human; Premature; Prematurity; Early

Several studies reported on various aspects of visual function at term age and in the first months after birth but less has been reported in preterm infants before they reach termequivalent age. To assess the suitability of a battery of tests of visual function for use in infants born at < 33 wee...