title: Retinopathy of Prematurity: Information for Parents and Frequently Asked Questions.
abstract: This article contains important information in the form of frequently asked questions regarding Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). ROP is a condition of the eye in premature infants, which can lead to blindness. The purpose of this information is to make the parents of preterm neonates aware about ROP and educate them about how they can participate in preventing visual loss due to ROP. Healthcare workers and healthcare institutions can use these FAQs for education of parents in their respective settings. The information contained in this article can be supplemented, translated in local languages and adapted as required.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh; #Department of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh; $Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh; and *Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. Correspondence: Prof Praveen Kumar, Department of Pediatrics, PGIMER, Chandigarh 160 023, India. drpkumarpgi@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Suja
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mariam
authors.forename: Praveen
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Deeksha
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Katoch
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chawla
authors.forename: Ashok K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Deorari
authors.forename: Mangat R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Dogra
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D015997:Neonatal Screening; D010290:Parents; D012160:Retina / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012178:Retinopathy of Prematurity