Retinopathy of Prematurity

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    Abstract

    This article briefly reviews the history of ROP followed by a discussion of the pathogenesis of this complex disorder. We describe the International Classification System for ROP and identify risk factors and screening recommendations. Finally, we discuss some of the measures that have been used in an attempt to both prevent and treat ROP.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)213-233
    Number of pages21
    JournalCritical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
    Volume21
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun. 2009

    Keywords

    • Eye disease
    • Newborn
    • Premature
    • Retinopathy of prematurity
    • Very low-birth-weight neonate

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