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Retinopathy of Prematurity Overview by Chikita Artia Sari is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a potentially blinding eye disease that can affect premature infants. It covers the epidemiology and risk factors for ROP, pathogenesis and stages of the disease. Screening guidelines and treatment protocols are presented, including ablation of abnormal blood vessels for pre-threshold ROP and laser treatment or surgery for more advanced stages. While screening and evidence-based treatment have reduced visual impairment from ROP, it remains an importa
- Author
- Chikita Artia Sari
- Language
- EN