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Can an infants eyesight be affected by being premature?

April 26, 2017affected eyesight infants premature

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Can an infants eyesight be affected by being premature?

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Yes, premature infants have immature eyes. They will usually receive an initial eye exam at 6 weeks of age to check for r retinopathy of prematurity. They will be followed regularly by the pediatric ophthalmologist during their hospitalization and if necessary, after discharge.