Retinal hemorrhages in newborn
Govind, A.; Kumari, S.; Lath, N.K.
Indian Pediatrics 26(2): 150-152
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-6061 PMID: 2753530 Document Number: 328951
Two hundred and fifty eight newborn babies were studied for the presence of retinal hemorrhages between 1-3 days of birth. The overall incidence of retinal hemorrhages was found to be 18.9%. It was observed that the incidence of retinal hemorrhages was higher in unassisted vaginal deliveries than in assisted births. Also, a two fold higher incidence was noted in term infants as compared to preterm babies. No association was seen with birth asphyxia.