Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vasoproliferative retinal disorder unique to premature infants. As premature births increase in many areas of the world, ROP has become a leading cause of childhood blindness. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of ROP, adherence to strict screening guide...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | North Carolina medical journal (Durham, N.C.) N.C.), 2017-03, Vol.78 (2), p.124-128 |
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| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vasoproliferative retinal disorder unique to premature infants. As premature births increase in many areas of the world, ROP has become a leading cause of childhood blindness. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of ROP, adherence to strict screening guidelines, and evolution of treatment options have reduced the number of sight-threatening complications from ROP. |
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| ISSN: | 0029-2559 0029-2559 |
| DOI: | 10.18043/ncm.78.2.124 |