Patient's question:
The child is a premature baby, born at 35 weeks of gestation with a birth weight of over 3 jin. They were immediately placed in an incubator and received oxygen. The doctor said that oxygen deprivation could cause eye problems, so an eye screening was done upon discharge, and I was asked to follow up later. I don't know how many times eye screenings are recommended for premature babies?Doctor's answer:
Premature infants usually require 2-3 eye screenings. Since each child's test results vary, it is recommended to undergo follow-up examinations based on the doctor's advice. If the test passes once, there is no need for a re-examination. If the test fails twice, a third re-examination is required. The number of re-examinations is uncertain and depends on each child's specific circumstances.