Although the incidence of ROP declined after the connection with oxygen was discovered, increased pediatric morbidity and mortality moved the trend back toward increased oxygen, which resulted in ...

For this reason, it is critical that pediatric eye problems be detected and treated as early as possible. Certain conditions, like retinopathy of prematurity, can develop in very premature infants ...

One of the most interesting recent issues in pediatric ophthalmology involves the medical and legal aspects of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). It is the No. 1 pediatric ophthalmic medicolegal issue.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a major cause of vision impairment in preterm infants, particularly those born weighing ≤1,250 g. Anemia is commonly observed in these infants, with nearly 90 ...

Screening examination of premature infants for retinopathy of prematurity. Pediatrics 2013; 131: 189–195. Article Google Scholar American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association for ...

It was published online Monday in the journal Pediatrics. Of the infants who develop ROP, most recover and develop well without treatment, but about 10 percent develop severe ROP, increasing their ...

pediatric ophthalmologists will be able to enhance the care they provide to patients for a broader range of problems in the future." ROP is traditionally treated using laser ablation of the ...

researchers at Yale School of Medicine report in the November issue of Pediatrics. “This is the first definitive study to show that genetic factors are a significant component of ROP ...

recent studies have explored potential mechanisms linking anemia to ROP progression. Now, a Pediatric Investigation review evaluates existing literature on iron deficiency and its molecular ...

Feeding very preterm newborns human milk may help prevent retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), according to a meta-analysis published online November 16 in Pediatrics. "The meta-analysis results of ...

ROP Check builds upon NeoLight's leading pediatric retina screening portfolio, adding digital management (schedule, document, bill, and transfer) for treating patients with retinopathy of prematurity.