title: Eye pathologies in neonates.
abstract: In the United Kingdom, newborn assessment incorporates a screening eye examination for any structural abnormalities, observation of neonate's visual behaviour and direct ophthalmoscopy examination looking for red reflex. Early identification and immediate management of eye related pathologies should commence soon after birth as early diagnosis and prompt intervention may have significant impact on the prognosis for many potentially blinding but treatable disorders such as congenital cataracts and retinoblastoma. If left undetected and untreated, such problems may potentially lead to irreversible damage to the vision which persists into adulthood resulting in lack of self-confidence together with difficulties in educational attainment and job opportunities.
authors.affiliation: Leeds School of Medicine, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Nyaish
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mansoor
authors.affiliation: Leeds School of Medicine, University of Leeds, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Tihami
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Mansoor
authors.affiliation: Queen's Hospital, Burton Upon Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Mansoor
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ahmed
keywords: congenital cataract; eye; newborn; retinoblastoma; screening