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Neonatal Eye Problems

Many people regard vision to be the most significant of the five senses. A child's quality of life can be severely impacted by the loss of vision. Newborn infants might be affected by a variety of inherited and acquired eye problems. A considerable number of these disorders have symptoms that can be detected during a routine eye check-up. A newborn eye examination is an important aspect of the newborn evaluation. Many ocular problems in newborn infants can be detected by carefully observing the infant's visual behaviour and examining the ocular structures and checking the red reflex using a direct ophthalmoscope. Early detection and intervention rely heavily on a thorough history and neonatal assessment. Prior education and awareness of specific indicators of various ocular illnesses are essential components for achieving a positive outcome early on.

Committee Members
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - Steven M Donn

Steven M Donn

University of Michigan Health, United States
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - David J R Hutchon

David J R Hutchon

Memorial Hospital, United Kingdom
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - Heather Hanna

Heather Hanna

Imperial College, United Kingdom
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - Renee J Dufault

Renee J Dufault

Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, United States
EPN 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - Yu Kawai

Yu Kawai

Mayo Clinic Children's, United States
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - Edwin Naylor

Edwin Naylor

Neubert Center for Genomic Medicine, United States
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - Michael Ginzburg

Michael Ginzburg

University of California Davis Healthcare System, United States
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - Patricia Vandergrift

Patricia Vandergrift

Novant Health, United States
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - Adey Adiatu

Adey Adiatu

Oral Health Project, United Kingdom
Speaker at Pediatrics and Neonatology 2026 - Rohit Kumar

Rohit Kumar

James Cook Hospital, United Kingdom

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