title: Retinopathy of prematurity.
abstract: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a relatively new condition. Only in the last 60 years have children survived who were born prematurely enough to have a significantly immature retinal vasculature. This article describes the classification and physiology of ROP, the interventions now available, and possible future therapies.
authors.affiliation: Casey Eye Institute, 3375 Southwest Terwilliger, Portland, OR 97201, USA.
authors.forename: Ann U
authors.initials: AU
authors.lastname: Stout
authors.forename: J Timothy
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Stout
mesh_terms: D016228:Endothelial Growth Factors / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / Q000502:physiology; D008222:Lymphokines / Q000502:physiology; D008403:Mass Screening; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; D042442:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors
chemical_list: D016228:Endothelial Growth Factors; D036341:Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins; D008222:Lymphokines; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; D042442:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors