title: Identification and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity: an update and review.
abstract: The risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is higher in infants with a birth weight less than 1501 g (3 lb 5 oz). Identification programs coupled with refined treatment procedures can reduce visual impairment in infants with ROP. Physicians providing in-hospital care to these infants should ensure that ophthalmologic referral has been established before hospital discharge. Physicians examining these infants for their 6-week checkups are also vital safeguards in the ROP screening and referral process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Trainor
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Kivlin
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Wood
mesh_terms: D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology; D014821:Vitrectomy