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Low birth weight and prematurity are associated with thickening of the fovea, and decreased birth weight is associated with decreased RNFL thickness, as measured by OCT. These findings suggest that premature birth and low birth weight impair retinal development and may predispose these children to ocular problems later in life.

Compared with European Caucasian children, East Asian children generally had thicker RNFL and larger mean cup/disc ratios. Given the relatively lower prevalence of open angle glaucoma in Asians, these anatomical variations could contribute to better understanding of apparent racial differences in glaucoma susceptibility.