Elucidation of Visual Cognitive Function in Neurodevelopmental Impairments of Preterm Infants

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate the cognitive function of preterm infants and the factors contributing to neurodevelopmental impairments.
• Evaluated long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants.
• Focused on cognitive aspects and their correlation with neonatal health.
• Included extremely low birth weight infants and assessed results against term infants.
• Preterm infants showed a significant risk for neurodevelopmental impairments compared to term infants.
• Despite high survival rates, severe impairments like cerebral palsy remained prevalent in preterm populations.
• Factors beyond the severity of neonatal conditions may influence the incidence of neurodevelopmental impairments.