Preterm infants have small blood clots in their brains.

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition: Hello, to be honest, it may affect the child's intelligence, because asphyxia itself can cause the child's brain to be oxygen-deprived, which is known as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Some cases may also involve brain hemorrhage, especially in premature infants. However, the likelihood of sequelae is difficult to predict. Therefore, the current focus is on supportive treatment, and regular follow-up examinations are necessary in the future.
Advice: Regarding the child's vision issues, if the child's weight is less than 2.0 kilograms, an eye exam should be conducted at 4-6 weeks after birth to check for retinopathy of prematurity. If it is present, delayed treatment can affect vision.