Retinopathy of Prematurity

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. The most important risk factors for PR are low birth weight and low gestational age. It is necessary for ri...

Full description

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Namık Kemal tıp dergisi Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. 148 - 153
Main Authors:	Kadir Kırboğa, Mustafa Köşker, Mustafa Kemal Arıcı
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Galenos Yayincilik 01-12-2014
Subjects:	anti-vegf peripheral retinal ablation retinopathy of prematurity
Online Access:	Get full text
Tags:	Add Tag No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Description
Summary:	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. The most important risk factors for PR are low birth weight and low gestational age. It is necessary for risky babies to be recognized by a screening program and to be followed by a trace program for PR. Peripheral retinal ablation is applied for therapy of PR. The functional results of surgical therapy are not promising. The results of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections alone or combined with peripheral retinal ablation become gradually encouranging.
ISSN:	2587-0262