Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Vasoproliferative retinopathy affecting premature infants exposed to high oxygen
Incidence
- Prematurity (<32/40)
- Birth weight (30% < 1000gm affected)
- Oxygen duration
- 90% ROP regresses spontaneously, 5% blindness
Signs Include
- Neovascularization
- Fibrous bands
- Retinal detachments
- Vitreous hemorrhage
- Leukocoria
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