2014 - 2 Issue

Original article

Retinopathy of Prematurity Part II

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Summary

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disease that affects immature vasculature in the eyes of premature babies that potentially leads to blindness. Authors describe revised indications for the treatment of ROP, standard treatment – peripheral retinal ablation by laser photocoagulation and the cryotherapy using off label treatment-intravitreal anti-VEGF injection.