Retinopathy of prematurity.
The majority of cases of ROP regress spontaneously, but better treatment methods are needed to prevent retinal detachment and other effects of ROP such as myopia. In the future, molecular mechanisms may be exploited to treat ROP.
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Smith Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA.
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D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D012307:Risk Factors