Retinopathy of Prematurity
Alternate Names : Retrolental Fibroplasia, ROP
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Treatment
Treatment may include:
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Cryotherapy (freezing therapy).
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laser therapy (which is now used more commonly than cryotherapy) may be used to treat areas of retina that have not had normal development of blood vessels. This must be done before scarring and detachment occurs to be effective.
- Surgery to reattach the retina if detachment develops.
- Children with milder changes may need special low vision support as they grow.
In the early stages of ROP with proper screening, treatment is usually limited to laser therapy and close follow-up. Fortunately, laser therapy can be performed in the nursery using portable equipment.
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