Patient's question:
Three days have passed, and he is a 36-week premature baby. His weight is 5.4 jin. He had some oxygen deprivation at birth and stayed in the intensive care unit for ten days. Now, his eyes have light sensitivity, and he looks around everywhere, but he cannot track a red ball. Observing his eyes seems similar to those of a normal person. Will his vision be affected? Could premature babies have delayed vision development?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Full-term infants have vision of about 10 centimeters, while premature infants have immature development in various systems.Advice:
Eyes: Poor maturity of retinal blood vessels. Excessive or prolonged oxygen supply can lead to vasoconstriction of retinal blood vessels, stimulating vessel proliferation, causing bleeding and fibrosis in the retina and vitreous, which may further result in retinal detachment and blindness, known as retinopathy of prematurity.
Premature infants should be breastfed. Breast milk from premature mothers contains more nutrients and amino acids than full-term infant breast milk, fully meeting the nutritional needs of premature infants. Additionally, breast milk from premature mothers is more easily digested and absorbed by premature infants, enhancing their immune function and playing a significant role in fighting infections. Therefore, mothers must have confidence, believing that their milk is the most suitable for feeding their child. They should find ways to ensure the child receives breast milk.