Children born weighing less than 1701 g: visual and cognitive outcomes at 11-14 years

Few studies of low birthweight children have explored the relationship between later visual morbidity and neuropsychological function. This study evaluated these outcomes using a geographically defined cohort.Prospective study of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in infants born weighing <1701 g, undertaken in 1985-7. 254 of the survivors consented to ophthalmic examination at 10-13 years. Four children were severely disabled and could not...