Morphology and Vessel Density of the Macula in Preterm Children Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography.

ABSTRACT: Retinal morphology changes may be associated with prematurity and can lead to visual impairment. Optical coherence tomography angiography may contribute to understanding the pathomechanism of structural and vascular retinal impairment in premature children. The aim of this study was to assess an influence of prematurity, neonatal clinical characteristics, and a history of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) on the morphology and retinal vascularity of macula in children. A case-control study of 123 preterm children and 86 full-term children was performed. The age of the subjects was 10.45 years (IQR: 8.12-12.77), while the age of the control group was 11.78 years (IQR: 8.81-13.79). Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA, angio-OCT) were performed

SUBMITTER: Czeszyk A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8911277 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature