Retinopathy refers to a group of diseases affecting the retina, the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. It commonly occurs in individuals with diabetes, termed diabetic retinopathy, leading to damage in blood vessels within the retina. This condition may result in vision impairment or even blindness if left untreated. Retinopathy can also emerge due to other factors like hypertension or genetic predispositions.
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My son has retinopathy of prematurity. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 2 years old and has ROP issue in both eyes. The left eye is lasered and has -5 number. And the right eye has -1 number. I am very worried. Kindly suggest what I should do. And what precaution should I take to keep his eyes healthy? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Give your child glasses. Get his eyesight checked with glasses. If there is any amblyopia, I suggest you start patching therapy. His power will increase with an increase in age. Power usually becomes stable at the age of 18 to 21 years. I am sorry, but there is no m... Read Full »
My baby girl was born prematurely with ROP. What is the red spot on the lower white of her eye?
Query: Hello doctor, I just noticed that my baby girl has a red spot (bloody) on the lower white of her eye. She does not have any fever, and she generally looks well. However, she was born premature and had ROP (which was regularly checked whilst she was in the hospital). She was diagnosed with ROP II in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have seen the picture you sent (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).Your baby has a subconjunctival hemorrhage. It can occur in infants. It will get absorbed by itself. But as your baby is preterm wi... Read Full »
Can ROP be managed surgically?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and have ROP (retinopathy of prematurity). I have a completely detached retina in my left eye and a partially detached retina in my right eye. I was born prematurely at 28 weeks and was diagnosed with ROP. I have stage 5 ROP in my left eye and a partly detached retina... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As the right eye is only partially detached, I think you should go for surgery. Because as time passes, the detachment will increase, and with time visual prognosis becomes guarded. I suggest you discuss the option of pars... Read Full »
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