On 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒚 (17th of November 2023), let’s dive deeper into eye problems suffered by preterm babies.

Did you know that 1 out of 10 babies are born before 37 weeks of pregnancy?

Prematurity, or being born too soon (Before 37 weeks), can bring challenges like underdeveloped organs, and the eyes are no exception. If not detected and treated early, it may result in 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. Regular eye check-ups are crucial.

Premature babies may face 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 (ROP), a condition affecting the blood vessels in the retina. The early detection and intervention by eye specialists are paramount in preventing permanent damage.

An eye doctor is required to not only addresses immediate concerns but also contributes to a lifetime of visual health.

As we reflect on World Prematurity Day, let’s acknowledge the resilience of these tiny warriors and express gratitude to health professionals, who play a crucial role in ensuring a bright future through clear eyesight.

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Contact Assunta Hospital Malaysia for more information if you have a child born before 37 weeks and had not seemed medical attention before or set an appointment with us at bit.ly/eyekathappt for screening

**Image credited to the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) 10.1056/NEJMra1208129