Isolated Retinal Neovascularization in Retinopathy of Prematurity: Clinical Associations and Prognostic Implications.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Isolated retinal neovascularization (IRNV) is a common finding in patients with stage 2 and 3 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This study aimed to further classify the clinical course and significance of these lesions (previously described as "popcorn" based on clinical appearance) in patients with ROP as visualized with ultrawidefield OCT (UWF-OCT).

Design

Single center, retrospective case series.

Participants

Images were collected from 136 babies in the Oregon Health and Science University neonatal intensive care unit.

Methods

A prototype UWF-OCT device captured en face scans (>140°), which were reviewed for the presence of IRNV along with standard zone, stage, and plus classification. In a cross-sectional analysis we compared demographics and the

SUBMITTER: Burt SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11446652 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature