Thickness analysis of the retinal nerve fiber layer, macula, and choroid in children born preterm stratified by birth weight

Key Points

• This research focuses on understanding how lower birth weight affects the thickness of certain eye layers in preterm children.
• Analyzed OCT-derived RNFL measurements in children born preterm
• Stratified outcomes based on different birth weight categories
• Examined the relationship between RNFL thickness and ROP history
• Children with lower birth weight had thinner inferior and nasal RNFL measurements
• Significant associations were found between birth weight categories and retinal thickness variations
• Monitoring OCT measurements can provide insights for retinal development in at-risk preterm children