Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye disease affecting premature babies weighing less than three pounds at birth. Babies who have undergone too much oxygen therapy (for breathing problems) or are born with infections or other medical issues are more likely to develop retinopathy of prematurity. Abnormal blood vessels grow in the eye's light-sensitive tissue (retina), and vision gets affected. Babies with mild retinopathy of prematurity get better without treatment. However, some babies with moderate to severe eye disease require therapeutic intervention to prevent vision loss and blindness.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): Advances in Screening and Treatment
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), originally known as retrolental fibroplasia, was the primary cause of blindness among children in the United States.
Surgical Management of Pediatric Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity is most likely a blinding condition. Read this article to know about the surgical management of this condition in children.
