title: [A protocol for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity in Spain].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To prepare a protocol for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) agreed by the majority of Spanish ophthalmologists dedicated to this topic.
  
  
  METHODS
  A draft of the protocol was produced taking into account the experience of the participants and up to date publications. This draft was corrected by all the ophthalmologists participating in the project, and the final document was agreed by all of them.
  
  
  RESULTS
  We present general guidelines as an aid for the treatment of ROP, including treatment criteria, treatment methods, a calendar of action, and follow-up.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  It is important to have a common working protocol for the treatment of ROP to improve care and to avoid mistakes. Although individual Hospitals may adapt the protocol to their daily activity, it is recommended that there is a minimal working protocol agreed by most of professionals dedicated to pediatric ophthalmology in Spain.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Oftamología, Hospital Infantil, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain.
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authors.lastname: Galván Ledesma
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mesh_terms: D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity / Q000628:therapy*; D013030:Spain