Identification and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity: an update and review.
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.
White
G L
GL
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City.
Trainor
S F
SF
Kivlin
J D
JD
Wood
S D
SD
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