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Newborn Eye Screening Guidelines: ROP Focus by Ashok Karnam is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document provides guidelines for universal eye screening in newborns, including screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Early screening is important to identify eye conditions at birth like cataract and glaucoma, as well as later conditions like ROP, which can lead to blindness if undetected. Screening all newborns at delivery points and special newborn care units allows for early identification and management of eye diseases to prevent vision loss and associated developmental impacts. The guide
- Author
- Ashok Karnam
- Language
- EN