Ophthalmological Conditions in the Neonates

Ophthalmological Conditions in the

Neonates

Ashley S. Ko MD Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Clinical Instructor, Department of Ophthalmology

University of British Columbia

Acknowledgement: Scott A. Larson MD Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa

Financial Disclosure

? None

Objectives

? Review common and "not to be missed" ophthalmological conditions in neonatal / paediatric population

Infectious Disease

? Conjunctivitis ? Keratitis ? TORCH

Neonatal Conjunctivitis

? aka Ophthalmia neonatorum ? Presents before 1 months of age ? < 1% - 12% ? Infectious vs. Non-infectious

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