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Retinopathy of prematurity [PDF]
Lancet, The, 2013 The immature retinas of preterm neonates are susceptible to insults that disrupt neurovascular growth, leading to retinopathy of prematurity. Suppression of growth factors due to hyperoxia and loss of the maternal-fetal interaction result in an arrest of retinal vascularisation (phase 1).
Ann Hellström +2 more
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Retinopathy of Prematurity in Triplets
Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi, 2016 Objectives: To investigate the incidence, severity and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in triplets. Materials and Methods: The medical records of consecutive premature triplets who had been screened for ROP in a single maternity ...
Mehmet Ali Şekeroğlu +2 more
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Namık Kemal Tıp Dergisi, 2014 Retinopathy of prematurity is one of the most significant reasons of the childhood blindness in developing countries due to the rising numbers of preterm deliveries and improved neonatal care.
Kadir Kırboğa +2 more
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Classifying retinopathy of prematurity
Community Eye Health Journal, 2017 Knowing how to classify retinopathy of prematurity is essential as it provides information on the prognosis and guides decision making about screening and treatment.
Andrea Molinari +2 more
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Laser therapy versus intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF agents in monotherapy of ROP: a Meta-analysis [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 AIM: To compare the efficacy and safety between laser therapy and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents intravitreal injection monotherapy in type-1 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity ...
Shi-Dan Wang +2 more
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Retinopathy of prematurity [PDF]
British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1997 Research studies have provided advancements in knowledge regarding retinopathy of prematurity. Examination identifies premature infants with threshold disease that indicates need for treatment. It is hoped that timely evaluation and treatment will reduce the incidence of ROP-related blindiness.
D, Kent, D, Clark
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Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2022 AbstractRetinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a devastating neurovascular disease of the retina in newborn infants that can lead to vision deficits or even blindness. In this concise review we discuss our current knowledge about diagnosis, etiology, pathogenesis, intervention, and outcomes of the disease.
Olaf Dammann +2 more
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023 Introduction: World Health Organization has identified retinopathy of prematurity as an important cause of preventable childhood blindness. The presentation of retinopathy of prematurity is varied and differs in the developed and developing worlds.
Pradeep Bastola +4 more
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Retinopathy of Prematurity [PDF]
Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps, 1987 This paper briefly reviews Retinopathy of Prematurity. It outlines the present incidence and risk factors, summarises the ophthalmic pathology and suggests a scheme of ophthalmic examination and management.
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Scripta Score Scientific Medical Journal, 2022 Introduction: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is almost exclusively in premature infants. With advanced care and technology, the prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity in babies is increasing, which means the incidence of preventable blindness in ROP ...
Stefany Tanto +2 more
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