Retinopathy of prematurity: Causes, prevention and treatment

Catherine McCrory, Karen McCutcheon

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Abstract

Advances in neonatal intensive care have improved survival rates in extremely premature an infant, which has led to an increase of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in the developed world. Left untreated, infants are at risk of developing strabismus, myopia, vitreous haemorrhage, vitreo-retinal fibrosis, retinal detachment, secondary angle closure glaucoma and ultimately complete loss of vision. The improvements in the understanding and treatment of ROP have been supported by seminal research, and its complexity is still being explored. However the importance of early screening and treatment is essential in the prevention and treatment of this disease. The following paper will examine the causes and treatments of ROP, as well as implications for future neonatal practice.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)637-634
JournalBritish Journal of Midwifery
Volume24
Issue number9
Early online date01 Sept 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2016

Keywords

  • neonatal
  • ophthalmology
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity

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