Open AccessRetinopathy of prematurity: An update on screening and management
Author(s) -
Ann L Jefferies
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1918-1485
pISSN - 1205-7088
DOI - 10.1093/pch/21.2.101
Subject(s) - retinopathy of prematurity , medicine , pediatrics , ophthalmology , optometry , intensive care medicine , gestational age , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Retinopathy of prematurity is a proliferative disorder of the developing retinal blood vessels in preterm infants. The present practice point reviews new information regarding screening and management for retinopathy of prematurity, including the role of risk factors in screening, optimal scheduling for screening examinations, pain management, digital retinal photography and antivascular endothelial growth factor therapy.
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