Corneal Aberrations and Thickness in Adults Born Small, Appropriate, or Large for Gestational Age at Term.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

This study investigated whether there are changes in corneal surface regularity and corneal thickness in adults born small, appropriate, or large for gestational age at term.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study involved prospective Scheimpflug imaging of the cornea (Pentacam^®) to compare the corneal thickness and aberrations between adults classified as small for gestational age (SGA), normal birth weight (BW), and large for gestational age (LGA). Multivariable linear regression was applied to analyze associations with gestational age, BW percentile, placental insufficiency, preeclampsia, and breastfeeding.

Results

In total, 448 eyes of 261 individuals born full term (aged 29.9 ± 9.5 years, 140 females) were examined, including 29 severe

SUBMITTER: Fieß A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9740638 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature