Tiny drops, big questions: new study eyes steroid safety in preterm infants

This study looked at how steroid eye drops are absorbed and broken down in premature babies who have retinopathy of prematurity, an eye condition that can lead to blindness. Eleven infants born before 30 weeks of pregnancy took part. Researchers took blood and saliva samples to measure the drug levels and checked for side effects like high blood pressure or slowed growth. The goal was to gather information to make the treatment safer and more effective.