Complications of therapy:
Myopia, retinal detachment, necrosis, corneal hemorrhage, corneal or iris burns,
tunnel vision
Eye Exams in the NICU
In preparation for the ophthalmologic exams in the NICU, infants are treated with
dilating agents
Common Side Effects of Eye Examinations
Exacerbations of apneas/bradycardias
Feeding intolerance