Early detection of ocular abnormalities in a Chinese multicentre neonatal eye screening programme-1-year result.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Early detection of ocular abnormalities in newborns is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to assess the 1-year result of a multicentre prospective neonatal eye examination programme with wide-field digital imaging system in China.

Methods

A multicentre collaborative prospective study group for neonatal eye screening was established in nine hospitals, including eight Maternal and Children's Hospitals, and one general hospital across China from July 2016 to June 2017. Ocular examinations were performed on newborns within 28 days after birth using a wide-field digital imaging system. Data were reviewed and analysed. The primary outcome was the prevalence of ocular abnormalities in neonates.

Results

We detected 13 514 (20.91%) abnormal

SUBMITTER: Fei P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8246721 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature