Analysis shows thinner retinal nerve fiber layer in children born preterm with lower birth weight, suggesting monitoring implications.
In children born preterm, lower birth weight is associated with thinner inferior and nasal RNFL. OCT-derived RNFL measurements may help inform long-term monitoring of retinal development in preterm-born children, particularly those with low birth weight and/or ROP history.
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