Patient's question:
Three days have passed, and he is a 36-week premature baby weighing 5.4 jin. He had some oxygen deprivation at birth and stayed in the intensive care unit for ten days. Now he has light sensitivity in his eyes and looks around, but he cannot track a red ball. Observing his eyes seems similar to those of normal people. Will his vision be affected? Could premature babies have delayed visual development?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Normal full-term infants have vision of about 10 centimeters, while preterm infants have immature development in various systems.Advice:
Eyes: Poor maturity of retinal vessels. Excessive or prolonged oxygen supply can lead to vasoconstriction of retinal 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.
Preterm infants should be breastfed. Breast milk from preterm mothers contains more nutrients and amino acids than full-term infant breast milk, fully meeting the nutritional needs of preterm infants. Additionally, preterm mother's milk is more easily digested and absorbed by preterm infants, and it can enhance their immune function, playing a significant role in fighting infections. Therefore, mothers must have confidence and believe that their milk is the most suitable for feeding their child. They should find ways to ensure the child receives breast milk.