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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