Ocular findings in abused children and infants born to drug abusing mothers.
The ocular findings in physically abused children and children born to mothers who abuse drugs are discussed. Some of the ocular and systemic findings and long-term effects of drug abuse on the infant are unknown, and only time will characterize them. This article summarizes current information and provides information to assist detection of child abuse.
Giese
M J
MJ
Southern California College of Optometry, Fullerton.
D001497:Battered Child Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D002188:Cannabis; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003042:Cocaine; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
D003042:Cocaine