An International Classification of Retinopathy of Prematurity: development of the classification of the late stages of retinopathy of prematurity.
In another publication [6], an agenda for ROP was outlined for the future. High on that list was the completion of the task of classifying ROP. This has been accomplished, but it is obvious that no classification is any better than the use to which it is put. This is the case with this work. Its implementation in a prospective, controlled trial of surgical therapy of end-stage ROP will more than justify the labors of all who participated in its development.
Flynn
J T
JT
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Medical School, Florida 33101.
D000869:Anterior Eye Segment / Q000473:pathology; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008266:Macula Lutea; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000209:etiology; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000145:classification* / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology